Thomas G. Barnett (1838 – )

Barrett, Thomas G., of Augusta, where he is now living practically retired, was for many years one of the prominent business men of that city, while to his honor also stands a record of faithful service in the Confederate cause … Continue reading

John Murray Ware (1841 – )

”John Murray Ware, s. Addison and Charlotte (Bennett) Ware; b. Westmoreland, N. H., Nov. 12, 1841; cadet, 1862-64; engaged in business in Chicago for severnl years; m. in Chicago, Mrs. Mathilda McWilliams. Two children: David Whiting and Addison Roy; last … Continue reading

Jesse Allen (1840 – )

”Jesse Allen. While Tennessee may well be proud of her statesmen and her soldiers, and freely acknowledge her indebtedness to them, yet she is equally indebted to those captains of industry who have been contributors in advancing her commercial prestige. … Continue reading

George Ware Fulton (1810 – 1893)

“FULTON, GEORGE WARE (1810-1893).  George Ware Fulton, founder of the Coleman-Fulton Pasture Company, the son of George and Ann (Ware) Fulton, was born in Philadelphia on June 8, 1810.  He became a school teacher, watchmaker, and maker of mathematical instruments … Continue reading

John Percival Jefferson (1852- )

“JEFFERSON, John Percival, born Delaware, March 1852; son of John and Sarah (Ware) Jefferson; graduated from U.S. Military Academy, 1875, and V.S. Artillery School, Fort Monroe, Va., 1879; married, Warren Pa., June 1875, Alice M. Wetmore.  In active business at … Continue reading