City: Memphis JAMES, George R., manufacturer, born Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 12, 1866; English descent; son of Henry and Caroline (Roosa) JAMES; educated in public schools of Memphis, Tenn.; became secretary and treasurer of the James & Granam Wagon Co., in 1886, and in 1889 became president of same company, and […]
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City: Masseyville HURST, Elijah S., practical surveyor; born in McNairy Co., Tenn., Dec. 13, 1855; Irish descent; son of David and Elizabeth (CARPENTER); father’s occupation, farmer; received common school education; taught school in Chester and McNairy Cos. from 1874 to 1888; married Mary E. MUSE, Dec. 14, 1876; Democrat; three […]
City: Knoxville CARPENTER, Daniel A., President Knoxville Brick Co.; born Rockcastle Co., Ky;, March 24, 1837; English descent; son of William S. and Malinda (Merryman) CARPENTER; father’s occupation, machinist and blacksmith; paternal grandparents, James P. and Susan (Taylor) CARPENTER, maternal grandparents, Allen A. and Elizabeth (Bybee) MERRYMAN; received common school […]
City: Benton WITT, Benjamin B.C., lawyer; born Polk Co., Tenn, Sept. 11, 1858; Irish and Scotch descent; son of John H. and Malisa (Presswood) WITT; father’s occupation farmer; paternal grandparents Burges and Delphia (Carpenter) WITT; maternal grandparents Austin and Mary (Harper) PRESSWOOD; received common school education; taught school early in […]