City: Memphis
SMITH, J. Maddin, insurance man; born Yalobusha Co., Miss., April 18, 1865; English and Irish descent; son of E.W. and Sarah Elizabeth (Pulliam) SMITH; father’s occupation, physican [sic] and surgeon; graduated from Hiwassee College, East Tenn., A.B., 1882; began his business career in railroad office at Water Valley, Miss.; married Jessie Earl JOHNSON, June 4, 1890; member Masonic Lodge, Elks, Knights of Pythias and I.O.O.F.; Democrat; member of St. John’s M.E. Church, South; engaged in wholesale fruit produce and fancy grocery business ten years, then entered the insurance business, and is now connected with New York Life Insurance Co.
