City: Nunnelly
TIDWELL, T. P. agent and telegraph operator for N. C. & St. L. R. R.; born near Burns, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1853; Irish and Welsh descent; son of John Benton and Winnie (RICHARDSON) TIDWELL; father was a farmer; educated at Burns, Tenn.; reared on a farm and in early life connected with the Southern Iron Co., as clerk and bookkeeper in Commissary at Nunnelly, Tenn., ten years; in 1893 he became agent and telegraph operator for N. C. & St. L. R. R., which position he now holds; married Annie Lou HUNTER, Nov. 10, 1886; member F. & A. M., also R. A. Chapter at Dickson, Tenn., K. of P. Sam Davis Lodge No. 158, Grand Chancellor Commander; Democrat; member of Christian church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
