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J. S. ALEXANDER<\/strong>, proprietor of livery and feed stable, of Fayetteville,
\nbegin business in 1876, and although his success was on a very small scale
\nat first, he is at present the owner of eight vehicles and twelve horses,
\nand is constantly increasing his stock. He was born in Lincoln County in
\n1838, son of Wiley M. and Nancy (RENEGAR) ALEXANDER, born, respectively, in Tennessee and North Carolina in 1816. The father was an early settler of
\nLincoln County, and was a stock speculator and a man of exceptional
\nbusiness capacity. He was married in 1835, and died in 1881. He was tax
\ncollector and sheriff of the county several years. Of his eight children,
\nfour are living: W. S., J. S. (our subject), W. W. and Philomena (Mrs. A.
\nJ. CRISMAN). Our subject was educated in Mulberry, Tenn., and at the age
\nof sixteen began clerking in a dry goods store, and two years later went to
\nShelbyville, where he was engaged in the grocery business for two years.
\nIn 1861 he enlisted in Company B, First Tennessee Regiment, and fought in
\nthe battle of Manasses, Gettysburg, Sharpsburg, Cedar Run, Seven Pines,
\nRichmond, Chancellorsville, Harper’s Ferry, Fredericksburg and Petersburg,
\nwhere he was wounded and taken prisoner, and was taken to Washington, D.
\nC., the day Lee surrendered. In 1865 he returned, after an absence of four
\nyears. December 22, 1868, he wedded Florinda H. SMITH, daughter of
\nChampion E. SMITH. Mrs. Alexander was born in Lincoln County, Tenn., May
\n18, 1845, and is the mother of four children: George R., Claud, Frank and
\nan infant son. He farmed four years after the war, and in 1873 came to
\nFayetteville, and established a retail liquor store, but ten years later
\nengaged in his present occupation. He is a Democrat, and cast his first
\npresidential vote for Stephen A. Douglas in 1860.<\/p>\n

Anderson ALSUP,<\/strong> farmer, was born in Granger County, Tenn., July 16, 1809,
\nand was educated in the schools near his home. In March, 1831, he married
\nSarah, daughter of John and Priscilla DAVIS. She was born in Lincoln
\nCounty in 1815, and is the mother of four children: J. F., Amanda E.,
\n(Mrs. T. H. KENNEDY), Mary A., (Mrs. R. P. SMITH) and W. B. Mr. ALSUP
\nlocated on the old home-place after his marriage, and there has since
\nresided, and at the present time owns about 400 acres of very fine land.
\nHe has been a successful business man, and has given his children good
\neducational advantages. He has been magistrate of his district four years.
\nHe is a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential vote for Andrew Jackson.
\nHis wife belongs to the Baptist Church. Mr. ALSUP’s parents were James
\nand Abigail ALSUP, born in Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively, the
\nformer in 1769. He came to Tennessee at an early date, and died in Lincoln
\nCounty in 1829. The mother departed this life in 1848.<\/p>\n

William H. ASHBY,<\/strong> farmer, is a son of Halifax and Eliza Jane (HALL) ASHBY
\nand was born in Lincoln County, May 28, 1830. He was one of a family of
\neleven children, ten of whom are living. The grandfather, also named
\nHalifax, was born in England, immigrated to North Carolina, where he reared
\nhis family. Our subject’s father was born in North Carolina, in March,
\n1807, and received his education in the schools in the vicinity. He was
\nmarried in 1829, and followed agricultural pursuits, owning at the time of
\nhis death, which occurred in October, 1873, 250 acres of good productive
\nland. The mother of our subject was born in North Carolina in May, 1808,
\nand died in March, 1876. William, our subject, received his education in
\nthe common schools, and November 2, 1852, was united in marriage to Mary
\nElizabeth RAMSEY. This union resulted in the birth of nine children, seven
\nof whom are living: Benjamin A., Sallie J. (wife of L. H. WILEY), James
\nH., Felix B., Tinnie, Mary E. (wife of William PYLANT) and Willie E. Mr.
\nASHBY now owns 300 acres of valuable land and is in good circumstances.
\nJune 30, 1866, Mrs. ASHBY died, and in August, 1868, Mr. ASHBY wedded Ellen
\nE. WADLEY, a native of Tennessee, born March 9, 1840, and a daughter of J.
\nB. and Matilda WADLEY. To Mr. and Mrs. ASHBY were born five children:
\nJohn M., David W., Susan C., Eliza D., and Ida May. Mr. ASHBY is a
\nlife-long Democrat and was formerly a member of the I.O.O.F. He and wife
\nare leading members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

Travis D. ASHBY<\/strong>, farmer, and the son of Peter and Mary J. (GEORGE) ASHBY,
\nwas born in Lincoln County, Tenn., in 1847. The father was born in Lincoln
\nCounty, in 1821 and was a tiller of the soil. In 1844 he was married and
\nbecame the father of three children: Elzina (wife of S. E. KEITH,
\ndeceased), Sallie H. (wife of LaFayette KIMES), and Travis D., our subject.
\nThe father died in 1856. The mother of our subject was also born in
\nLincoln County about 1830, and is now living in the Fifth District, and is
\na devout member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Our subject
\nremained with his mother till he was twenty-five years of age, and received
\nhis education in the district schools. December 25, 1872, he was united in
\nmarriage to Nancy J. CUNNINGHAM, daughter of Peter and Sarah CUNNINGHAM, and the fruits of this union were four children, three of whom are living:
\n        James N., Sallie E. and Luler T. About three years previous to his
\nmarriage he purchased 100 acres of land where he now resides, and through
\nindustry, frugality and close attention to business has added to his estate
\ntill he now owns 365 acres of good, productive land. He is a Democrat in
\npolitics, casting his first vote for Horatio Seymour. He is a Mason, and
\nhe and wife are among the most respected members of the Primitive Baptist
\nChurch.<\/p>\n

J. W. BARNETT<\/strong>, groceryman and mayor of Fayetteville, Tenn., was born in
\nSalem, Va., in 1846, son of John L. and Lucinda (WILLIAMS) BARNETT. They
\nwere of Scotch-Irish and Welsh-English descent, born in Virginia, in 1814
\nand 1821, respectively. The father followed merchandising in Virginia for
\nforty years, but is now living a retired life. He has been twice married
\n(the mother died in 1854), his second wife being Mary A. LOGAN. Two of the
\nthree children by the first marriage are living. The second wife bore one
\nchild. Our subject attended Roanoke College, Virginia, and at the age of
\nseventeen enlisted in the Salem Artillery of Hardway’s battalion, took an
\nactive part in the battles of Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Richmond,
\nAppomattox Court House and others, and served until the final surrender.
\nIn 1867 he began clerking in his father’s store but removed to Pulaski,
\nTenn., in 1871 and continued clerking. In 1873 he came to Fayetteville and
\nformed a partnership with F. W. BROWN in a general merchandise store. In
\n1882 he established a staple and family grocery store, and has since been
\nengaged in that business. In January, 1874, he married Julia C. GORDON,
\nwho was born in 1850, and has borne her husband four children: Clare Lou,
\nMary B., James W. and Julius L. Mrs. BARNETT died in 1881, and the
\nfollowing year Mr. BARNETT married Sadie E., sister of his first wife, born
\nin 1845, and daughter of John T. GORDON. Mr. BARNETT was chosen mayor of
\nFayetteville in 1865 and yet holds the office. He is a Democrat and a
\nmember of the K. of H. and A. O. U. W. He and wife belong to the
\nPresbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

A. F. BASS<\/strong>, merchant at McDowell’s Mills, was born in Giles County February
\n7, 1854, and was one of three children of Farmington and Naomi BASS, born
\nin Giles County, Tenn., in 1818 and 1817, and died in 1884 and 1876,
\nrespectively. They were married about 1840, and the father followed
\nfarming through life. Our subject received such education and rearing as
\nis usually given a farmer’s boy, and in 1881 he and Janey BENNETT were
\nunited in marriage. Mrs. BASS was born in Giles County in 1860, and is a
\nmember of the Christian Church. After his marriage, Mr. BASS farmed for
\ntwo years, and then began merchandising at Bunker’s Hill, remaining one
\nyear. In 1885 he located at McDowell’s Mills, where he keeps an excellent
\ngeneral merchandise store, and is doing a paying business. He takes an
\nactive part in all laudable enterprises and is doing much toward improving
\nand building up the place. He gives his support to the Democratic party.<\/p>\n

Mrs. N. E. BENSON<\/strong>, of the Sixteenth District, was born in Lincoln County,
\nApril, 1828, and was one of two children born to W. and Cynthia HAYES. Her
\nfather was born in North Carolina in 1793 and died November 5, 1866. He
\nwas in the war of 1812, under Gen. Jackson, and was a farmer by occupation.
\nThe mother of our subject was born in Lincoln County, and departed this
\nlife December 19, 1865. The other child of our subject’s parents was
\nCommodore P., who was a farmer and resided in Lincoln County. He died
\nDecember 25, 1867. Our subject received her education in the schools near
\nhome, and December 4, 1845, was united in marriage to Curran D. BENSON, a
\nnative of Giles County, born September 10, 1820. By this union, Mrs.
\nBENSON became the mother of three children – one of whom is living: Thomas
\nE., born November 14, 1846, and died August 22, 1876; E. F., born April 6,
\n1849, and died July 5, 1873; and Ella O., born June 15, 1857, and the wife
\nof W. G HARWELL, a farmer of Giles County. They have five children: Robert
\nE., William S., Fannie E., Sally M. and an infant. Mr. BENSON (our
\nsubject’s husband) owned over 100 acres of valuable land at the time of his
\ndeath, which occurred August 20, 1868. The land was then divided among the
\nchildren and wife. The wife now owns about 200 acres, located near
\nMillville, and it is considered a fine farm.<\/p>\n

Dr. William BONNER<\/strong>, dec’d., a native of Granville Co., N. C., was born
\nOctober 7, 1798, and came to Tennessee with his father December, 1808. For
\ntwo or three years the family lived in Williamson County, near Nolensville,
\nand then came to Lincoln County, where William BONNER and his brother Moses continued to reside until their death. The whole of the southern portion
\nof Middle Tennessee was then but sparsely settled, and William BONNER,
\nseeing that physicians, even in urgent cases, could be had only by sending
\nfifty or one hundred miles, young as he was, without prompting from others,
\ndetermined to study medicine. In 1821 he went to Nashville and began the
\nstudy of medicine under Drs. McNAIRY and OVERTON. He never ceased to speak of their kindness and of Mrs. McNAIRY as one of the noblest of women. In the winter of 1822-23 he attended a course of lectures at Lexington, Ky.
\nIn the spring of 1823 he began the practice of medicine in Lincoln County,
\nand soon had a large and lucrative business, making money enough to pay his
\nunpaid bills in Nashville and bear the expenses of a course of lectures in
\nPhiladelphia. He received his diploma in the spring of 1827. In extreme
\nand desperate cases he informed his patients and resorted to desperate
\nremedies, often with success. He took a tumor from the neck of a Mrs.
\nABERNATHY, when his brother and other learned and experienced physicians
\nand surgeons declared she would die under the operation. She consented to
\nthe operation and afterward lived many years. Dr. BONNER returned to
\nLincoln County and continued the practice of medicine for thirty years. He
\nmarried Lucy Rosseau ROBERTSON on the 4th of July, 1827. He always seemed
\nindifferent to notoriety, and operated more than twenty times for lithotomy
\nand never lost a case. He collected over $100,000 from his practice and
\nnever sued for a medical bill. In connection with his practice he engaged
\nin farming, and at the commencement of the late war he owned 8,000 acres of
\nland and three or four hundred slaves. He was a man of wonderful energy
\nand great physical and mental power. So strong, active and energetic was
\nhe for fifty years of his life, and so prosperous, that he never fully
\nrealized that any except those who were sick needed help. The result of
\nthe war and freedom to his slaves did not embitter him, but he constituted
\nhimself a guardian for every negro that lived with him. He died at Fayette
\nSeptember 20, 1879, at the age of eighty years, eleven months and thirteen
\ndays. He was a Democrat in politics, and never too tired to gain a vote
\nfor his candidate if he could, but in the sick room he eschewed politics
\nand religion.<\/p>\n

W. C. BRIGHT, M. D<\/strong>., is a son of John M. BRIGHT, who was born in
\nFayetteville, Tenn., January 20, 1817. His father, James BRIGHT, was a
\nVirginian and an early pioneer of Tennessee. John M. was educated in
\nFayetteville and Hillsboro, N. C. In 1839 he graduated from the Nashville
\nUniversity. The subject of his graduating theme, “On the Classics,” was a
\nscholarly effort. He began studying law, and in 1841 graduated from the
\nTransylvania University, at Lexington, Ky., with credit to himself and
\nhonor to the institution, delivering the valedictory address. He has since
\npracticed in Fayetteville. In November 1841, he wedded Judith C. CLARK,
\ndaughter of Gov. CLARK, of Kentucky. She died in 1855, and two years later
\nhe wedded Zerilda B. BUCKNER. Mr. BRIGHT has always been a Democrat, and
\nin 1844 stumped the State for Polk in his race for the Presidency. In
\n1847-48 he was a member of the State Legislature, and served on many
\nimportant committees. In 1848, he made a canvass for Cass and Butler, and
\na leading journal wrote that it “would be hard to exaggerate the power and
\nbrilliancy of his speeches.” The following are some of his speeches that
\nhave been published: “The Obligations of the American Youth,” a speech
\nagainst Know-nothingism, “Charity,” “Life, Character and Public Services of
\nthe Hon. Felix Grundy,” “Law, Lawyers, and Law-schools.” During the late
\nwar he was inspector-general of Tennessee, with the rank of
\nBrigadier-general. In 1870 he was nominated and elected to the
\nForty-second Congress. Mr. BRIGHT is very public spirited, and has done
\nall in his power to further the interests of his State and county. His
\nson, W. C. BRIGHT was born in Fayetteville in 1844, and was educated in
\nFayetteville and at Richland Academy, in Marshall County. His school-days
\nwere suddenly stopped by the breaking out of the war. May 4, 1861, he
\nenlisted in Company C, Eighth Tennessee Regiment, and took an active part
\nin the battles of Perryville, Murfreesboro, Peach Tree Creek, Chickamauga,
\nand Decatur. At the last named battle he was wounded in the left leg,
\nwhich unfitted him for duty for about fifteen months. After his return
\nhome in 1865, he began the teacher’s profession, but in the fall of the
\nsame year began studying medicine under Dr. KENNEDY. From 1866 to 1868, he
\nattended the medical department of the University of Nashville, and
\ndelivered the valedictory address in 1868. He immediately began practicing
\nin his birthplace, where he has since resided with the exception of five
\nyears spent in Edgefield and Nashville. February 4, 1871, he wedded Annie
\nBRAMLETT, daughter of Judge L.M. BRAMLETT. Mrs. BRIGHT was born in 1849 in Giles County, Tenn. They have three children: Bramlett, Mary, and Judith.
\nDr. BRIGHT is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Lincoln
\nCounty, and has a large and paying practice. He is a Democrat, and he and
\nwife are members of the Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

Andrew J. CARLOSS<\/strong> is a son of Archelaus and Ruth (PRIDE) CARLOSS, is one of
\ntheir thirteen children and was born in North Carolina in 1815. The father
\nwas born in North Carolina in 1767, and was a son of Edward C. CARLOSS, who
\nwas born in Spain and immigrated to America when a young man. Archelaus’
\nparents died when he was small, and he was apprenticed to learn the
\ncarpenter’s trade, and while serving his apprenticeship assisted in
\nbuilding the first State capitol of North Carolina. He and wife died in
\nNorth Carolina in 1845 and 1826, respectively. Andrew J. received a
\npractical education, and at the age of nineteen came to Tennessee, where he
\nhas always made his home, with the exception of a short time spent in
\nAlabama. July 30, 1839, he married Mary Ann FRANKLIN, granddaughter of
\nex-Gov. FRANKLIN, of North Carolina, who died at the age of fourteen
\nyears.* Mr. CARLOSS owns 2,800 acres of land, and is a man of undoubted
\nintegrity. He has been a lifelong Democrat. His wife was born in Alabama
\nin August, 1821. Her parents, James and Frances FRANKLIN, were born in
\nNorth Carolina and Tennessee in 1794 and 1797, respectively.<\/p>\n

Hon. Jo. G. CARRIGAN<\/strong> is an attorney at law, of Fayetteville, Tenn., and son
\nof Hiram and Fannie (RANDOLPH) CARRIGAN. The father came to the United
\nStates with his parents when a small lad, and lived, first in North
\nCarolina, and then in Alabama, and finally, in 1854, came to Lincoln
\nCounty, Tenn. He was a blacksmith by trade, but for the past ten years has
\nlived retired from active business life. He and his wife became the
\nparents of five children, four of whom are living: W. R. (who is a teacher
\nand farmer), Susan (Mrs. G. W. HIGGINS), Josie (widow of A. W. BONDS), and
\nJo. G., our subject, who was born in Madison County, Ala., September 7,
\n1835, and received his education at New Hope Academy, Marshall County,
\nTenn., and Sulphur Springs Institute, Lincoln County, Tenn. He worked at
\nthe blacksmith’s trade about six years and then entered the teachers’
\nprofession and taught one year. In 1856 he purchased a few law books and
\nbegan his legal studies, being obliged to struggle along as best he could
\nwithout the aid or instruction of other lawyers. He was admitted to the
\nbar in 1858, and the same year became editor and proprietor of the
\n“Messenger”, at Lewisburg, but at the end of one year began the publication
\nof the “Union”, at Shelbyville, Tenn., which he continued until the
\nbreaking out of the war stopped further business. In May, 1861, he
\nenlisted in Company G, Eighth Regiment Tennessee Infantry, Confederate
\nStates Army, and participated in the Cheat Mountain campaign (of which he
\nhas written a full account) and the battle of Perryville. In January,
\n1863, he was transferred to the quartermaster’s department, but in December
\nof that year was discharged, owing to the failure of his eyesight. In
\nAugust, 1865, he was elected to the State Senate, and served on several
\nimportant committees. His speeches on the elective franchise bill and the
\nrestoration of the people of Tennessee to the control of the State
\ngovernment attracted much attention. He moved to Fayetteville in 1867,
\nwhere he enjoys the confidence of a large clientage and his brother
\nattorneys. December 22, 1858, he was married to Fannie HIGGINS, who was
\nborn in Lincoln County in 1838 and has born her husband two children: Emma
\n(Mrs. A M. McGLAUGHLIN) and Beulah. Our subject is a fluent and ready
\nspeaker and an earnest advocate and safe counselor. He advocates the
\nprinciples of the Democratic party, and is a member of the Christian
\nChurch. His wife belongs to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n

James H. CARY<\/strong>, farmer of the Twelfth District and a son of Robert and Sarah
\n(BLAIR) CARY, was born August 15, 1824, near his present residence. The
\nfather of our subject was born in Ireland in 1781, and was of Scotch-Irish
\ndescent. He was a weaver by occupation in his youth, and in later years
\ndevoted his attention to the cultivation of the soil. In 1798 he left his
\nnative country and came to the United States, landing at Charleston in
\nFebruary. He located in Chester District, S. C., where he was living at
\nthe time of his marriage, which occurred in 1807. In 1816 he immigrated to
\nLincoln County, and the following year settled on the Fayetteville and
\nPulaski road, six miles from Fayetteville, where he remained until his
\ndeath, in 1869. He was one of the early settlers of Lincoln County, and
\nwas an industrious, hard-working man. He was the father of four children:
\nMargaret, born in 1817; Isabella, born in 1819 (wife of James I TATE),
\nJohn, born in 1821 (and died March 31, 1886, leaving a widow and five
\nchildren, who now reside on the old homestead), and James H., our subject,
\nwho lives half a mile from the old home place with his sister Margaret, and
\nboth are single. They have been industrious, persevering and economical,
\nand as a result own 473 acres of excellent land, and have a good home. Mr.
\nCARY is a Republican in politics, and cast his first vote for Lewis CASS in
\n1848. Margaret is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and has
\nbeen for the past thirty-six years. In 1862 James enlisted in Company I,
\nStarne’s battalion, Forrest’s command. He fought in the battle of Spring
\nHill, and at the end of five months returned home.<\/p>\n

M. H. CAUGHRAN<\/strong> is a Tennesseean, born in Lincoln County in May, 1829. He
\nis one of nine children, and the son of William and Elizabeth (WILEY)
\nCAUGHRAN. The father was of Irish descent, born in South Carolina in 1786,
\nand came to Tennessee in 1828. He was a farmer, and died on the 14th of
\nMarch, 1840. The mother was also born in South Carolina, in 1787, and died
\nAugust 30, 1870. Our subject was educated in the common schools, and
\nresided with his parents until twenty-two years of age. March 23, 1852, he
\nwas married to Julia, daughter of S. S. and Polly (GIBSON) BUCHANAN. Mrs.
\nCAUGHRAN was born in Lincoln County March 22, 1831. After his marriage Mr.
\nCAUGHRAN looked after the interest of Mr. BUCHANAN’s farm for ten years,
\nand then purchased 100 acres of land near Petersburg, where he resided one
\nyear. He then sold this farm, and in 1865 purchased 185 acres of land near
\nFayetteville, where he resided ten years. He then purchased his present
\nfarm of 115 acres, and by his good business qualifications has accumulated
\nquite an amount of property. He is a Democrat, and he and wife are members
\nof the Presbyterian Church. In the late war he served in Company B,
\nTwenty-eighth Tennessee Infantry for three months, then Gen. Bragg
\nappointed him special messenger, taking care of Governmental supplies and
\ndistributing goods for the army. He remained in this capacity until nearly
\nthe close of the war.<\/p>\n

H. T. CHILDS<\/strong>, farmer of the Eleventh District, was born in Lincoln County,
\nof the same district, July 18, 1841 and was one of four children born to
\nThomas and Sally (WILKINS) CHILDS. The father was born in North Carolina
\nMarch 9, 1796, and came to Lincoln County, this State with his people, in
\n1818. He bought 200 acres of land in the Eleventh District, and yet more
\nin other parts of Lincoln County. He died August 17, 1872. Our subject’s
\nmother was born in the Eleventh District in 1808, and departed this life
\nOctober 19, 1883. Our subject was reared in the country, and received his
\neducation at the Sulphur Spring Institute. At the age of eighteen he
\nenlisted in Company D, First Tennessee Infantry. He took an active part in
\nthe battles of Seven Pines, Cedar Run and Manassas, and was severely
\nwounded in the last named battle. At the end of six months he was
\nsufficiently recovered to return to active duty again. In the battle of
\nChancellorsville he was again wounded, and did not return to duty for a
\nyear. He then joined Forrest’s command, cavalry, and took part in numerous
\ncavalry skirmishes. In 1868 he wedded Sally C., daughter of Allen and
\nMartha TAYLOR, and a native of Lincoln County, born September 19, 1845.
\nThis union resulted in the birth of five children, four of whom are living:
\nM. O., Mollie L., Annie N. and Thomas A. Mr. CHILDS owns 200 acres of
\nvaluable land, all well improved, and located near Fayetteville. In 1873
\nhe was elected magistrate of his district, and this position he now holds.
\nHe is a strong advocate of good public schools, and a man who is
\nscrupulously honest in all his dealings. He is a Democrat in politics, and
\na member of the Masonic fraternity.<\/p>\n

Drs. R. E. & W. W CHRISTIAN<\/strong>, physicians and surgeons of Fayetteville,
\nTenn., are the sons of Dr. D W. and Americus (FAULKNER) CHRISTIAN. The
\nfather was of Scotch-Irish descent, and was born in Knox County, Tenn., in
\n1817. At the age of eighteen he began studying medicine under Dr. COOPER,
\nand later graduated from the Louisville (Ky.) Medical College. He
\npracticed in Kentucky and Texas, and during the late war resided in
\nLouisville. In 1878 he established a drug store in Fayetteville, but died
\nMarch 9, 1880, after living a useful and well-spent life. He was a true
\nChristian, and left behind him an untarnished name. He was married May 16,
\n1844. His wife was born in Christian County, Ky., and since the death of
\nher husband has resided with her two sons in Fayetteville. She is the
\nsecond cousin of Gen. Robert E. LEE. Of her seven children five are
\nliving: R. E., Lillie M. (widow of Dr. B. C. NEWMAN), Hattie Lee (Mrs. E.
\nD. STOCKING) Fannie Ella and W. W. R. E. CHRISTIAN is a druggist,
\nphysician and surgeon of Fayetteville. He was born in Christian County,
\nKy., in 1846, and was educated in the common schools and at Louisville, Ky.
\nIn April, 1883, he entered upon his chosen profession, and in 1886
\ngraduated from the medical department of the Vanderbilt University.
\nDecember 20, 1882, he married Josephine CARNEAL, born in 1859, daughter of
\nWalker CARNEAL. W. W. CHRISTIAN was born in Lexington, Tex., in 1857. He
\nattended school in Trenton, Paducah and Louisville, Ky., and Fayetteville,
\nTenn. In August, 1880, he purchased some medical books and began the study
\nof medicine on his own responsibility. Two years later he entered
\nVanderbilt University, graduating as a physician and surgeon in February,
\n1883. After his father’s death he and his brother, R. E., took control of
\nthe drug store which belonged to their father, but in July, 1884, the
\nbuilding caught fire and was consumed. They soon re-established, and keep
\na fine stock of drugs. These enterprising young men are building up a fine
\npractice, and will rank among the leading physicians and surgeons of
\nTennessee. W. W. belongs to the K. & L. of H., and both brothers are
\nmembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Harriet CLARK<\/strong> was born in Washington County, Va., December, 1802. Her
\nfather, Zachariah SHUGART, was born in Pennsylvania, and died in Virginia.
\nThe mother’s maiden name was Elizabeth OFFULT; she was born in Montgomery County, Md., and died in 1819. In 1824 Harriet SHUGART married William CLARK, who was also a Virginian, born in 1792 and died in June, 1871. Of the six children born to them, four are living: Elizabeth B. (Mrs. William
\nL. THOMAS), James (deceased), William B.*, Rebecca M. (Mrs. Joseph ROE),
\nIsabella J. (deceased) and C. S., a married son, with whom Mrs. CLARK now
\nlives on the old home-place. He is the youngest son, and has always looked
\nafter the interests of the farm. In 1872 he married Susan, daughter of
\nFenlie and Martha SMITH. His wife was born in Lincoln County, in 1846, and
\nshe and her husband have three children: Martha, Willie and Lizzie. Our
\nsubject is said to be the oldest person residing in the district, but is
\nyet quite hale and active. She belongs to the Presbyterian Church, and is
\na very estimable old lady.<\/p>\n

Hon. John CLARK,<\/strong> farmer, was one of ten children born to James and Nancy
\nCLARK. The father was of Scotch origin, and a native of Blount County, E.
\nTenn. He was a farmer by occupation and lived to be over seventy-one years
\nof age. The mother was born in the same country as her husband, and died
\nat the age of forty-five. Our subject was also born in Blount County
\nAugust 2, 1815, and got his education in the country schools. In 1838 he
\nmarried Matilda THOMPSON, a native of Tennessee, born January, 1818. By
\nthis union he became the father of these children: James H., B. A., Nancy
\nA., Martha J., J. P., Roena, Edward G., Will and Theodore. In 1859 Mrs.
\nCLARK died and in the same year our subject married her sister, Priscilla
\nTHOMPSON. To the last union were born seven children: Margaret, Robert,
\nRichard, Mollie, Charlie, Lina and Gertrude. In 1863 Mr. CLARK was elected
\nto represent two counties in the State Legislature, and in 1870, shortly
\nafter coming to Lincoln County, he was elected magistrate, and re-elected
\nin 1874, but resigned before the term expired to accept the position of
\ndeputy sheriff. Mr. CLARK owns 225 acres of desirable land, mostly well
\nimproved with good houses and outbuildings. He is a Democrat in politics
\nand a member of the Masonic fraternity.<\/p>\n

W. B. CLARK<\/strong>, son of William and Harriet* (SHUGART) CLARK, was born in
\nLincoln County, Tenn., in February 1832. He received his education in the
\ncountry schools, and remained with his parents until he was twenty-two
\nyears of age. February 22, 1872, he wedded Laura J. MOUNTCASTLE, a native
\nof Mississippi, born in the year 1845, and to this union were born two
\nchildren: William M. and Harriet E. Mr. CLARK had 135 acres, which were
\ngiven to him by his father, and upon this he located after marriage. In
\n1874 he sold out and went to Colorado, where he remained over five years,
\nin that time acquiring a homestead of 160 acres, besides purchasing the
\nsame number of acres. In 1880 he disposed of his property, returned to his
\nbirthplace, where he purchased 162 acres in the Twelfth District, and is at
\nthe present residing there. During the war he enlisted in the Confederate
\nservice, in Company G, First Regiment Tennessee Infantry, under Col.
\nTurney; was in several skirmishes; but at the end of eighteen months was
\ndischarged on account of ill health. Mr. CLARK is an enterprising,
\nindustrious farmer, and bears the reputation of being an honest man and a
\ngood citizen. He is a Democrat in politics, and he and Mrs. CLARK are
\nmembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr. CLARK’s father was a
\nVirginian, born in Washington County in 1792, and was an enterprising
\nfarmer, and in connection with this occupation, worked at the blacksmith
\ntrade. About 1824 he came to Lincoln County, Tenn., and located in the
\nNinth District where he bought property and lived until his career ended in
\n1869. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and for his services his widow
\ndraws a pension of $96 per year. He was twice married, his first wife
\nbeing Barbara TOLBERT. The mother of our subject was also born in
\nWashington County, Va. She is still living, and since the death of her
\nhusband has made her home with her son, C. D. CLARK.<\/p>\n

Lewis and Dr. J. C. COATS<\/strong> were born in Lincoln County, Tenn., in 1830 and
\n1853, respectively, sons of Thomas and Sarah COATS. The father was born in
\nNorth Carolina about 1802, and came to Tennessee with his widowed mother
\nwhen a boy. He was a farmer, and died November 2, 1874. The mother was
\nborn in South Carolina about the same time as her husband. Her death
\noccurred June 9, 1870. Lewis COATS was married in 1851 to Mary SMITH, who
\nwas born in Giles County, in 1830. Four children were born to them: J.
\nC., Drucilla A. (Mrs. J. S. PARKER), Mary L. (Mrs. J. P. BRUCE), and Orlena
\nT. Mr. COATS at one time owned 500 acres of land, but gave to his children
\nuntil he now owns 260 acres. He was married when about twenty-one years of
\nage, and as a Democrat cast his first presidential vote for Pierce. Dr. J.
\nC. COATS was educated in the schools near his home, and when about twenty
\nyears of age entered the office of Dr. H. M. BEATY, in Blanche, and began
\nthe study of medicine, continuing two years. He then entered Washington
\nUniversity, at Baltimore, Md., and afterward took a course at Vanderbilt
\nUniversity, from which he graduated in 1878. He has since practiced in
\nBlanche, and has treated all the diseases peculiar to that locality with
\ncommendable success. In 1880 he began keeping a general merchandise store,
\nand has succeeded well from a financial stand-point. November 15, 1879, he
\nwedded Alice E. BYERS, born in 1862. They have three children: Mabel,
\nLouis M. and an infant. The Doctor is a Democrat, and he and wife are
\nmembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.<\/p>\n

Rev. A. B. COLEMAN<\/strong>, citizen of Lincoln County, and a native of the Keystone
\nState, was born in November, 1830, in Indiana County. He is a son of James
\nand Mary (CAMPBELL) COLEMAN, both natives of Pennsylvania, and both of
\nScotch-Irish extraction. The father was born in Indiana County about 1795,
\nand followed the occupation of farmer. He died in 1857. The mother was
\nborn in 1801, in Westmoreland County, and after the death of her husband,
\nlived with her children. She died in 1884, in her eighty-second year. She
\nwas the mother of nine children, five of whom are now living: John, Mary
\nJane (wife of Alexander LYONS), Margaret, Thomas W., and our subject, who
\nremained with his parents till he was thirty years of age. His academic
\neducation was received at Elder’s Ridge Academy, Pennsylvania, under the
\nauspices of the Presbyterian Church, and at the age of eighteen he entered
\nthe teacher’s profession, which occupation he continued for upward of ten
\nyears, but not without interruption, however, as he attended school some of
\nthe time. In 1857 he entered the Westminister College, Wilmington, Del.,
\nand commenced the study of the ministry proper. He graduated in June,
\n1859, and in 1861 he was licensed to preach. The following year he was
\nordained as minister, and sent to Minnesota to do missionary work, where he
\nremained five years engaged in his religious duties. In 1867 he was sent
\nSouth to organize and lay a foundation for their church work. He came to
\nLincoln County, Tenn., where he has since remained engaged in the good
\nwork. The same year of his arrival he dedicated the first United
\nPresbyterian Church in the State of Tennessee. January 31, 1868, he
\nmarried Hannah B. TAYLOR, a native of Lincoln County, born in 1840, and the
\ndaughter of Henry and Catherine M. TAYLOR. As a citizen Mr. COLEMAN is
\nhighly respected and bears the reputation of being a man of high character
\nand one who leads a conscientious, straight-forward course through life.
\nDuring the war he affiliated with the Union cause and was a strong
\nsupporter of the same. Mr. COLEMAN had the misfortune to lose his wife
\nDecember 10, 1883.<\/p>\n

William COPELAND,<\/strong> distiller, and farmer of the Third District, and a native
\nof Lincoln County, was born in 1829, and is one of ten children born to the
\nunion of John and Sarah (MASSEY) COPELAND. The father was born in South
\nCarolina in 1798, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. He was a minister of
\nthe P. B. Church; was also a soldier in the war of 1812, and was married in
\nthe same year. The latter part of his life was spent in farming in
\nconnection with his ministerial duties in Moore County, where he had a farm
\nof 250 acres. He died in the year 1865. The mother was born in South
\nCarolina in 1789, and died in 1857. Our subject received a good education,
\nand when about seventeen began teaching, and taught several terms. At the
\nage of twenty he took a trip to Arkansas, but returned home at the end of
\ntwelve months, and was elected constable. In 1852 he entered the
\nmercantile establishment at Marble Hill in Franklin County, and clerked
\nthere for three years. November, 1854, he married Mary Ann GEORGE, and by
\nthis union became the father of eleven children, eight of whom are living:
\nJefferson M., William C., Mollie H. (wife of John M. FRANKLIN), Thomas N.,
\nEmily E. (wife of H. SNOW), George M., Robert L. and Ida May. In 1857 Mr.
\nCOPELAND sold his property, and entered the mercantile business at
\nSmithland, where he remained three years. He then sold out and bought a
\nfarm of 300 acres, in the Fourth District, and for two years was revenue
\ntax collector of Lincoln County. In 1867 he engaged in the distillery
\nbusiness, and this he still continues. In 1881 he purchased a distillery
\nat Flintville, since which time he has been engaged in the business at that
\nplace. His machinery has a capacity of over three barrels per day. In
\n1885 he moved his family to the farm where they now reside. In politics he
\nis a Democrat. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs.
\nCOPELAND is a member of the Baptist Church.<\/p>\n

Judge H. C. COWAN<\/strong>, farmer, was born in Franklin County, Tenn., November 15,
\n1809, son of Capt. James B. COWAN, who was of Irish descent, born in 1777,
\nin Maryland. In 1797 he married Nancy WILLIAMS, who was born in Virginia
\nin 1782. Their family consisted of six children. They came to Tennessee in
\n1806, locating in Franklin County, and there the father died in 1831. He
\nwas a captain in the war of 1812, and while living in East Tennessee two of
\nhis sisters were killed, while making maple sugar, by a band of Indians who
\ncame upon them suddenly. Retribution soon overtook them however, for a
\ncompany of men was raised and seventeen Indians sent to the “happy hunting
\ngrounds” by the outraged settlers. The mother of our subject died in 1818.
\nH. C. COWAN clerked for about five years in several places, and taught his
\nfirst school in 1826, then went to Jackson County, Ala., and taught two
\nshort sessions. He then sold goods one year in Sparta, White Co., Tenn.,
\nwhen owing to some little disagreement he returned home and taught two five
\nmonths’ sessions, when he received apologies from his former employers and
\nreturned to them and sold goods a little over a year. He was then called
\nhome by the death of his father, and farmed and taught school, and in
\nJanuary, 1839, he became a resident of Lincoln County, and taught about
\nfifteen sessions of school in and around Fayetteville, and in 1841
\npurchased 156 acres of land, where he settled and has since resided. At
\ndifferent time he has purchased 137, 45 and 75 acres. Two of his sons live
\non the latter farms. Mr. COWAN served as magistrate for forty-four years,
\nand for fifteen years acted as chairman and one of the quorum of the county
\ncourt, thus illustrating the respect in which he was held by the people.
\nIn 1869 he was elected judge of the county court, for eight years, but only
\nserved three years, owing to ill health. December 22, 1842, he married
\nAgnes B. McDANIEL, who was born March 29, 1814, and six children blessed
\ntheir union, of which three are dead. Those living are Andrew J., William
\nThomas and Louisa E. Judge COWAN began life poor in purse, but now owns
\n418 acres of fine land. He has a remarkably retentive memory, and is a
\nman, who, by his exemplary life, commands the respect and esteem of all.
\nHe is a Democrat and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His
\nwife died November 24, 1881, and since that time his daughter has been his
\nhousekeeper.<\/p>\n

W S. CURTIS,<\/strong> a farmer, and a native of Madison County, Ala., was born
\nNovember 14, 1823, son of Johnson D. and Isabella CURTIS, natives of
\nGeorgia and North Carolina, respectively. The father was a farmer by
\noccupation and died in 1826. The mother was of Irish descent and died in
\n1824. Our subject was reared by his aunt, Mrs. McMURRAY, and received his
\neducation in the Giles County schools. In 1844 he married Margaret
\nBUSSELL, a daughter of Robert and Nancy BUSSELL. Mrs. Curtis was born in
\n1822 and died August 19, 1858. By this union our subject became the father
\nof five children: Robert J., a farmer of Giles County; T. D., a resident
\nof Pulaski; W. A., a farmer of Giles County; James M., now in Lawrence
\nCounty, Mo., and J. D. of Lincoln County, Tenn. After marriage, Mr. CURTIS
\nbought 150 acres of land in Giles county, where he located and remained six
\nyears. He then disposed of that property and bought 224 acres in the
\nSixteenth District of Lincoln County, where he is now living. He now owns
\n300 acres of very desirable land. October 23, 1859, he married A. OLIVER,
\na native of Lincoln County, born January 13, 1834, and a daughter of E. P.
\nand Sarah OLIVER. This marriage of our subject resulted in the birth of
\neight children: Julia, wife of W T. WOODWARD; C. L., E. S., C. M., F. J.,
\nA. L., J. H. and Alexander. Mr. CURTIS has always been a hard working,
\nindustrious man, and has been quite successful in business, and has given
\nhis children the advantage of acquiring a good English education. He is a
\nDemocrat in politics and cast his first presidential vote for Taylor. He
\nand wife are members of the New School Presbyterian Church.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

J. S. ALEXANDER, proprietor of livery and feed stable, of Fayetteville, begin business in 1876, and although his success was on a very small scale at first, he is at present the owner of eight vehicles and twelve horses, and is constantly increasing his stock. He was born in Lincoln County in 1838, son of Wiley M. and Nancy (RENEGAR) ALEXANDER, born, respectively, in Tennessee and North Carolina in 1816. The father was an early settler of Lincoln County, and…<\/p>\n

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