City: Tracy City
QUARLES, Thomas Jackson, insurance agent; born Jackson Co., Ala., May 26, 1873; Scotch-Irish descent; son of T. L. and Maria (Morrison) QUARLES; father’s occupation, minister of the gospel and chaplain of penitentiary; educated in the common schools of North, Ga.; began his career as clerk in store and check clerk in rolling mill, Harriman and Chattanooga, Tenn.; studied music, composer, organist and director of music eight years; graduated from Niles Bryant School, piano tuning, Battle Creek, Mich.; connected with mining industry twenty years, having taken technical course; he was also correspondent for press several years; lessee Grundy Publishing Co. and associate editor Tracy City “Mrs. Grundy,” 1909-1910; member I. O. O. F.; manager “Free Judiciary” campaign in Grundy Co., Tenn., 1910; member Baptist church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
