City: Memphis
SCOTT, Alexander Yerger, lawyer; born Three Oaks, Miss., Dec. 17, 1870; English descent; son of Charles and Malvina (Yerger) SCOTT; father’s occupation lawyer; paternal grandfather Charles SCOTT, maternal grandparents Alexander and Elizabeth (Rucks) YERGER; educated University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., and University of Miss.; graduated from latter with B. L. degree in 1893; married Elizabeth B. CARROLL, June12, 1909; member Kappa Sigma fraternity, Mason, Shrine, K. P., B. P. O. E., Natural Art Club and Press club of N. Y., Business Men’s Club, country club and Tenn. Club; Democrat; member of Episcopal Church; all of his business life has been devoted to the practice of law.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
