City: Sparta
TUBB, James R., manufacturer of spokes; born Smithville, Tenn., May 30, 1852; son of John B. and Harriett J (Richardson) TUBB; father’s occupation lawyer; educated Smithville, Tenn.; early business occupation merchant; married Laura BRONSON Oct. 29, 1876; was Mayor of Sparta for six years; member of Church of Christ.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.