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Thomas L. Moseley, attorney-at-law, was born in Gibson County, Tenn., June 9, 1854. His father, W. T. Moseley, an ex-Confederate soldier, was born in North Carolina and immigrated with his people to Tennessee in 1833. He was married to Miss Nancy Flowers, of Gibson County, Tenn., and by her became the father of three children, our subject being the eldest. Up to the age of fourteen years he resided on a farm. He was then placed in Walnut Grove Academy (Gibson County), where he remained until 1872, and then began the study of law. He was admitted to the bar of Gibson and Obion Counties in 1875, and since then has been engaged in the active practice of his profession. He is regarded as a successful and earnest advocate and a safe counsellor, and has won decided distinction and eminence among the leading lawyers of the State. He located at Kenton in 1875, and there still resides. He practices in Obion and Gibson Counties and in the supreme and Federal courts, and has served as special judge. In December, 1875, his marriage with Miss Ella M. Tilghman was celebrated. Mrs. Moseley was born in Gibson County November 11, 1854, and is a daughter of R. C. Tilghman, and the mother of three interesting children: Edgar C, Katie M. and Gray. Mr. Moseley is a Democrat, and his first presidential vote was cast for S. J. Tilden. He is a Mason, a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a man much esteemed, not only for his professional ability but for his personal integrity and worth.