City: Obion
WILSON, Alphonso, real estate and fire insurance; born Obion Co., Tenn., Feb. 27, 1859; Scotch-Irish descent; son of William M. and Nancy Ann (CARUTHERS) WILSON; father’s occupation, merchant and real estate dealer; paternal grandparents William and Rebecca (WILSON) WILSON, maternal grandparents Matthew and Fanny (CHILDS) CARUTHERS; educated in the common schools of Obion Co., Tenn., and Eastman’s Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., graduated from latter in 1880; worked in lumber business in early life; at present he is interested in real estate in city of Obion and vicinity; married Inez WILSON, Nov. 30, 1895; member I. O. O. F. and K. of P.; elected Mayor of Obion, 1907, re-elected, 1909 for term of two years; justice of the peace; 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.
