City: Knoxville
OATES, Edward G., banker; born Duckton, Tenn., July 23, 1858; English descent; son of Edward T. and Elizabeth (Tregea) OATES; father’s occupation, merchant; paternal grandparents, Phillip and Susannah (Tregonning) OATES, maternal grandfather, William TREGEA; graduated from University of Tenn. B. S., June, 1877; in early life was traveling salesman later bookkeeper; married Anna RODGERS, Oct. 19, 1881; Republican; member of the Presbyterian Church; connected with Mechanics Bank continuously since Oct. 1882, as bookkeeper, cashier, vice-president and president.
