City: Nashville
SMITHER, James William, manager of the Prudential Insurance Company of America; born Memphis, Tenn., June 26, 1878; son Chas. G. and Georgia (Tate) SMITHER; educated public schools Memphis, Tenn.; married Louise PERSON, of Memphis, Jan. 30, 1907; member Elks’ lodge No. 72, Nashville, Tenn.; Hermitage Club, Nashville, Tenn.; Chickasaw Guards Club, Memphis, Tenn.; church affiliation, Episcopal; entered life insurance business Memphis, Tenn., as agent for Prudential Life Insurance Company of America March, 1905; promoted to position manager at Nashville in 1906.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
