MRS. LOULIE ANDERSON
Stenographer and Secretary to County Judge of Dickson County; born March 10, 1897, of Scotch-Irish descent, in Charlotte, Tenn.; married H. E. Anderson December 27, 1917. Daughter of James Thomas Loggins, farmer and Daisy (Leech) Loggins; maternal grandparents W. J. and Sarah (Dotson) Loggins; maternal grandparents Dr. D. R. and Mary (Mathis) Leech. Attended public schools of Dickson County; Garrett's Business School. Member of M. E. Church South, and P.T.A.
Early in her career was engaged in the teaching profession in the elementary schools of Dickson County for several years; afterward she was married and was not actively engaged until 1928, when she became the Deputy Circuit Court Clerk, serving in this capacity for several years. In 1937, was appointed assistant engrossing clerk of the State Senate. She is the mother of three children: -Margaret, now a student in S.T.C., Murfreesboro; Douglass, and Mary Excell. Her hobby is collecting stamps and flowers.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
ELBERT D. CORLEW
Born in Dickson County, Tenn., of English descent on March 18, 1878; occupation, Postmaster at Charlotte, Tenn.; married Elizabeth Dickson December 12, 1912. Son of James K. Carlew, farmer and Miss Bettie Eubank; paternal grandparents Benjamin and Martha Carlew; maternal grandparents John and Eliza (Crumpler) Eubank. Attended public schools of Dickson County; Dickson Normal. Member of Methodist church, Junior Order; Democrat. Appointed Postmaster in 1932 by President Hoover, and reappointed by President Franklind D. Roosevelt; has shown his efficiency as postmaster by the excellent service rendered the public; is one of the few postmasters in the entire country serving under both a Republican and Democratic administration. Has also rendered valuable service in public and civic affaris of his town and county. His hobby is sports.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
HALE B. CROW
Farmer and Lawyer; born August 11, 1911 of Scotch-Irish descent; son of Thomas W. and Eudora (Story) Crow; paternal grandparents Syl and Eliza (Heath) Crow; maternal grandparents Benjamin and Sarah (Matthews) Story. Attended public schools of Dickson County; Cumberland University; LL.B., 1934. Member of Methodist Church; Jr. O.U.A.M. Elected to the 70th General Assembly of Tennessee as a member of the House of Representatives in 1936 from Dickson Co.; opposed in the primary for the House seat by Ray Stewart; appointed on several of the important Committees of the House and as Sec. of the Federal Relations Committee; has the distinction of being the largest as well as one of the youngest members of the General Assembly; made a creditable record in this office. He is now employed by the State in the Department of Finance and Taxation.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
WILLIAM MOSES HARRIS
Dickson County Road Supervisor; born at Nashville, Tenn., January 31, 1892; descent, Scotch-Irish; married Myrtle Miller December 17, 1917. Son of Thomas Webster Harris, Farmer, and Sallie Heard Harris; paternal grandparents Buch and Pollie (Shelton) Harris; maternal grandparents Danie and Margaret (Nesbitt) Heard. Attended public schools of Dickson Co., Tenn.; Ruskin-Cave College, Tennessee. Member of Presbyterian Church, Chamber of Commerce; Democrat; Mason. First elected road supervisor April 4, 1933 by the County Highway Commission; has made a splendid official, giving satisfactory service to the people of the county. Is one of the County's outstanding citizens, taking an active interest in all civic affairs which tend to better his community. Has been a farmer and stock buyer, shipping more stock from this county than any other one man. He is the father of three children: - William Hugh, Garland Miller, and Thomas Webster. His hobby is hunting.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
WILLIAM ROBERT HUDSON
Born in Dickson County, Tenn., of Scotch-Irish parentage, February 8, 1858; occupation, Justice of the Peace; married Eliza E. Jackson October 28, 1877, and Ollie P. Hicks August 28, 1921. Son of J. W. and Mary (Tilley) Hudson; paternal grandparents Thomas Hudson and (___) maternal grandparents George and Mary (Bomer) Tilley. Attended public school of Dickson County, Tenn. Member of Methodist Church; Democrat; Mason. First elected to public office as a member of the County Court of Dickson County in 1882; was next elected Circuit Court Clerk, then, elected Sheriff for three terms, serving from 1894 to 1900; was county Judge from 1902 until 1918; then elected Justice of the Peace, which office he now holds; has served more than a half century as a public official. He is the father of the following children by his first marriage; -Forrest Bowers; William N., George Herman, Mrs. Pearl Cullum; Mrs. R. L. Cratty; by his second marriage: -a son Billie Hudson. He is one of the state's outstanding citizens.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
WILLIAM EDWARD HUTTON
Sheriff of Dickson County, Tenn.; born at White Bluff, Tenn. on October 13, 1886 of Irish descent; married Sallie Belle Pentecost in 1916, and Miss Eula Hood Pearson Oct. 6, 1934. Son of T. O. Hutton and Addie Eleazer; paternal grandparents John Hutton and Amanda Patton Hutton; maternal grandparents Minor and Epps Ann (Jackson) Eleazer. Attended public schools of Dickson County. Member of Methodist Church, Eastern Star; Democrat; Mason. Elected sheriff of Dickson County, Tennessee in August 1934; re-elected in August 1936 leading the entire County ticket; has made a splendid record as sheriff, serving the rich and poor alike. By his first marriage he had three children: - Mary Elizabeth, Eunice Mai, and Alma Helen.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
JUDGE WILLIAM McMILLIAN LEECH
Born on October 23, 1903, in Charlotte, Tenn., of Scotch-Irish descent; occupation, County Judge, Attorney at law; married Lucile Speight November 26, 1929. Son of Edward Earl Leech, Merchant and Anna McMillian Leech; paternal grandparents Daniel Rook and Mary Anne (Mathis) Leech; maternal grandparents William and Susie (Hutton) McMillian. Attended public schools of Dickson County; Cumberland University with LL.B. degree, 1929. Member of Methodist Church; Democrat; Mason. Elected County Judge of Dickson County by popular vote over strong opposition. In 1931 he was Journal Clerk in the House of Representatives in the 67th General Assembly of Tennessee. In both postions he has proved himself a very capable official, demonstrating a desire to fill every place entrusted to him to the best of his ability. Began the practice of law at Charlotte, Tennessee in 1929, in which profession he is now engaged. He is the father of two sons, Earl Warren, and W. M. Jr.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
LEE PORTER MATHIS, JR.
County Court Clerk of Dickson County, Tenn.; born on July 18, 1905; descent, Scotch-Irish; married Mary Gertrude Raymond of Dickson County, Dec. 22, 1926. Son of Lee Porter and Augusta (Carr) Mathis; paternal grandparents Wulson J. and Sarah (Roberts) Mathis; maternal grandparents Tom C. and Tennessee (Porter) Carr. Attended public schools of Dickson County; G.P.I., Gallatin, 1925. Member of Methodist Church, Scottish rite, Lion's Club, Chamber of Commerce, W.O.W., Democrat; Mason. First elected County Court Clerk in August, 1930, being one of the youngest County Court Clerks ever elected in the State; was re-elected in 1934; has made a splendid record as County Court Clerk filling the office with efficiency and dispatch. Takes an active interest in all civic affairs which tend to better his community. He is the father of one son, Donald Lee Mathis. Before he was 21 years of age, he was manager for Edward Eslick, successful candidate for Congress, also assistant manager for Lewis Pope, candidate for Governor. His hobby is hunting.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
CLAUDE W. POWERS
Circuit Court Clerk, Dickson County; born at Sylvia, Tenn., Oct. 23, 1906; son of E. D. and Mary (Hughes) Powers; Scotch-Irish descent; paternal grandparents Pitts and Mary (Nesbitt) Powers; maternal grandparents R. B. and Mary (Noland) Hughes; attended the public schools of Dickson County, Tennessee; is a Democrat and member of the Chamber of Commerce of Dickson. Single.
Mr. Powers was elected Circuit Court Clerk in August, 1934 for a four year term with a substantial majority over six opponents. He is an efficient and honest official. Prior to his election he was connected with the Hopkins Talking Machine Company of Dickson, Tenn. Takes an active interest in civic affairs and is one of his county's outstanding citizens. Hobby is hunting and fishing.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
HUGH NEIL REEVES
Postmaster, Dickson, Tenn., born in Hickman County, Tennessee, August 6, 1895; son of Albert E. and Azalee (Fielder) Reeves; father's occupation, farmer; paternal grandparents Moulton and Martha (Perry) Reeves; Maternal grandparents Polk Fielder; Scotch-Irish descent; attended public schools of Dickson County; is a Democrat, member of the American Legion and a Mason. Married Lina Hassell Donegan on Jan. 3, 1919 and they have two daughters, Jane and Sue.
Mr. Reeves was appointed postmaster at Dickson, Tenn. by President Franklin Roosevelt. He is one of the county's outstanding citizens, taking an active interest in all civic affairs. Prior to his appointment he was acting-postmaster for one year. He was in the U.S. Navy during the World War making eight trips across the Atlantic.
Source: Prominent Tennesseans, 1796 - 1938; transcribed by Amanda Jowers
