City: Paris SPICER, James R., funeral director; born Humphreys Co., Tenn., Sept. 10, 1858; Irish descent; son of Charley and Eliza (Long) SPICER; father was a farmer; educated Edgewood Normal College on Yellow Creek, Dickson Co., Tenn.; began his career as clerk and office boy for Dan RICE at Tennessee […]
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City: Memphis POTTS, Theodore Semmes, minister; born Red River Co., Texas, in 1859; son of Rev. Ramsey D. and Mary (Pickett) POTTS; descent Scotch; educated Waco, Texas; graduated Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; married Annie HENRY June 16, 1884; member Masonic Lodge; has been pastor Baptist churches at Bonham and Dallas, […]
City: Memphis HOPPE, George Edward, insurance; born Atlanta, Ga., November 24, 1882; son George Edward and Katharine (Butler) HOPPE; graduated Young-Harris College, Young Harris, Ga.; married Lily PICKETT, October 4, 1905; member Masons, Memphis Chapter; Senior Warden St. Elmo Commandery, Shriner, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, B.M.C., Tri-State Club; Special Agent […]
City: Chaseville PRINCE, William T., merchant; born Chaseville, Tenn., Aug. 29, 1851; French descent; son of Thomas C. and Mary (Merrick) PRINCE; father’s occupation, farmer; paternal grandfather John PRINCE, paternal grandmother Rachel (Curtis) PRINCE, maternal grandfather Mote MERRICK, maternal grandmother Celia (Pickett) MERRICK; received common school education; engaged in farming […]