Ashland City — MCCONNICO, Z.A., educator; born near Columbia, Tenn., Sept. 24, 1864; Scotch-Irish descent; son of M.Z. And Eliza (Alexander) MCCONNICO; educated preparatory schools and Burritt College and Peabody College; graduated Burritt College 1885 with degree of B.A.; began business career as a teacher; married Axa SPARKMAN May 22, 1889; member of Knights of Pythias and Masons; taught school in Texas in 1886-7; Co-Principal of Tennessee Female College, also Franklin Male Academy, Franklin, Tenn.; seven years Principal Theta Training School; four years Principal Cheatham County High school; was for one year editor of “The School and Farm;” identified with farming interests; member of Christian church.
Editorial Note: Z.A. McConnico is Zachariah Alexander McConnico, d. November 7, 1949 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN.
