Both prominent and efficient as an abstract attorney and as county surveyor, N. W. True enjoys a wide measure of popularity among the citizens of Springfield and of Robertson County in general. This young man is a lifelong resident of the county, his birth having occurred here on November 14, 1879; of his parents, F. M. and Harriet (Bigbee) True, extended account is given in the biographical sketch of H. C. True, appearing elsewhere in these pages.
The public schools of Robertson County provided the mental equipment of N. W. True, so far as formal school training may accomplish that end. He turned to definite purpose all such opportunities, also taking advantage of all other intellectual material that came in his way. To such a youth openings are ever at hand, and Mr. True first occupied himself as a self-supporting young man, with the duties of deputy court clerk.
Mr. True’s specialty is that of abstracts and titles, in relation to which his accurate legal knowledge is of great value to his clients. His office practice is very large and his business in connection therewith makes it necessary that he investigate estates at considerable distance from Springfield. He is therefore thoroughly familiar with Robertson County and with the surrounding counties as well.
In 1912 Mr. True was honored with election to the office of surveyor for Robertson County, a position which he is well qualified to fill, and the duties which he discharges with competent ability.
The Democratic Party is that of Mr. True’s allegiance and its fortunes are a matter of great moment to him. His activities in behalf of the great political camp of Democracy are particularly enthusiastic at the periods of campaign movements, his party work taking him into all parts of the state. Political leaders look to Mr. True as one of the strong coming men in civic work.
In addition to the interests of his profession and political work, N. W. True is one of the leading members of the secret societies of Springfield. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias share his fraternal affiliations. He is tireless in his attention to both public and personal business operations. Mr. True has thus far been the creator of his own success and bids fair to be one of the makers of the “The New South.” He was married in 1912 to Miss Maud Tipps, of Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Source: Hale, Will T, and Dixon L. Merritt. A History of Tennessee and Tennesseans: The Leaders and Representative Men in Commerce, Industry and Modern Activities. Chicago: Lewis Pub. Company, 1913. Volume 5.
