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Submitted: 8/30/20 • Approved: 8/31/20 • Last Updated: 9/3/20 • R200325-G0-S3
Born - Knoxville, Tennessee November 25, 1807
Died - Chattanooga, Tennessee January 30, 1889
He moved to Ross' Landing in 1836.
Became its first postmaster )1837 - 1845)
At his suggesting the name Ross' Landing
was changed to Chattanooga in 1838.
Was the town's leading merchant (1836 - 1860).
Contributed on 8/30/20 by tomtodd
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