Town: Columbia
TOWLER, William J., attorney at law; born Columbia, Tenn., November 13, 1874; son of Joseph and Minnie (Galloway) TOWLER; paternal grandparents J. M. and Catherine (Voorheis) TOWLER, maternal grandparents William and Amanda (Johnson) GALLOWAY; father’s occupation, druggist; educated Washington and Lee University and Cumberland University; graduated LL.B. degree Cumberland University June 5, 1897; married Lena McKENNON, November 25, 1905; member Elks, K. of P., M. W. A.; City Attorney of Columbia, Tenn., from 1899 to 1903; Chairman of Democratic Committee 1900-1902; early business career insurance business; member Presbyterian Church.
