LONG, JOHN POMFRET (CLOSE UP) - Hamilton County, Tennessee | JOHN POMFRET (CLOSE UP) LONG - Tennessee Gravestone Photos

John Pomfret (close up) LONG

Chattanooga Citizen Cemetery
Hamilton County,
Tennessee

November 25, 1807 - January 30, 1889
Born Knoxville, Tennessee
Died Chattanooga, Tennessee

He moved to Ross' Landing in 1836. Became it's first Postmaster 1837 - 1845. At his suggestion, the name Ross' Landing was changed to Chattanooga in 1838. Was the town's leading merchant (1836-1860)

Photograph courtesy of:
Tom Todd tomtoddbooks.com

Contributed on 8/11/18 by ashaw444
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Record #: 155840

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Submitted: 8/11/18 • Approved: 8/31/20 • Last Updated: 9/3/20 • R155840-G0-S3

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