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RAINE, Gilbert Dixon

City: Memphis

RAINE, Gilbert Dixon, banker and insurance man; born Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 18, 1881; American-French descent; son of Gilbert D. and Julia (Woodward) RAINE; father’s occupation, publisher daily paper; paternal grandparents Charles and Elizabeth (Dixon) RAINE, maternal grandfather William WOODWARD; educated in High School and University of Tenn., Knoxville; entered the insurance business in early life; married Katharine FARNSWORTH, Nov. 9, 1904; member of Tenn. Club, Country Club, Chickasaw Club, Racquet Club (St. Louis) and E. A. E. fraternity; Democrat; member of Forrest Rifles of Memphis, 1901; connected with New York Life Insurance; treasurer Martin & Raine, bankers; president Allen Engineering Co., Memphis, Tenn.; member of Episcopal church.


Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.

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