City: Palmyra
WICKHAM, John W., doctor of medicine; born Palmyra, Tenn., Jan. 16, 1860; son of Robt. L. and Elizabeth (Marsh) WICKHAM; Irish-German descent; paternal grandparents Nathaniel and Mary (Thompson) WICKHAM; maternal grandparents William and Sallie (Spicer) MARSH; received education in the country schools; graduated from Vanderbilt University M.D., 1885; he was a farmer in early life; married Fannie E. CUNNINGHAM, adopted daughter of S. G. WICKHAM, Oct. 5, 1887; represented Montgomery County in House of Representatives in 1900; at present, in addition to the practice of medicine, he is engaged in farming; he is a Mason and Odd Fellow; Democrat; member of the Presbyterian church; P. O., address, Palmyra, Tenn. R. F. D. No. 1.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
