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Below is a family biography included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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John D. Loving, agent of the Illinois Central Railroad, at Milan, Tenn., was born in Fayette County July 12, 1859, son of Maj. A. W. Loving, whose sketch appears above. John D. received an excellent early education, principally at McKenzie and in Milan. In 1878 he became a clerk under his father in the railroad business at this point, and in the fall of 1883 accepted a clerkship in the Illinois Central office at Milan. In April, 1885, he was promoted to his present position, which he has very ably and satisfactorily filled. January 24, 1881, he married Miss Ida Davie, a native of Arkansas, and three children were born to their union: James D. (deceased), Nell and Bascombe. Mr. Loving is a Democrat in his political views, and is a member of the K. of P. fraternity. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He is one of the enterprising younger citizens of Milan, and like his father, is a courteous and efficient railroad official.
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This family biography is one of 242 biographies included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published in 1887. The History of Gibson County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee
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