City: Knoxville
SPENCE, CARY FLETCHER, postmaster, merchant; born Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 21, 1869; son of John F. and Elizabeth (Cary) SPENCE, father’s occupation, educator; paternal grandparents Stephen and Mary SPENCE, maternal grandparents William and Emily CARY; educated University of Tenn.; graduated from Grant Memorial University with degree of B. A. in June, 1890; in early life entered the mercantile business, later became President of Spence Trunk Co. and postmaster at Knoxville, Tenn., which position he now holds; married Nanon C. CROOK Dec. 1, 1900; Pres. Appalachian Club, Elkmont, Tenn.; member Cumberland Club and Cherokee Country Club, Knoxville, Tenn.; Republican; Captain in Spanish-American war, now Colonel of 3d Tenn. Infantry; Lieut-Col. three years in State Guards and Col. seven years; Pres. of Board of Trade of Knoxville, Tenn., for two terms; Sec. and Treas. of Appalachian Exposition Co., Knoxville, Tenn.; President of Spence Trunk & Leather Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
