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Edward F. Talley, a resident of the northern part of Lauderdale County, was born in Memphis, Tenn., September 27, 1860. His father, E. F. Talley, was born near Richmond, Va., March 3, 1818, and when sixteen years of age, came with his parents to Tipton County, Tenn. He was married in Tipton County, September 12, 1850, to Miss L. A. F. Bibb, daughter of R. C. Bibb, a native of Virginia, and a carpenter by occupation. Four sons and one daughter were born to this marriage, our subject being the fourth member, Mr. Talley, Sr., was a farmer highly esteemed in his community, and died in Tipton County, December 20, 1869. Our subject’s mother was born in Rockingham County, Va., March 10, 1823, and is still living. Mr. Talley commenced work for himself when only fourteen years of age. He was raised on a farm, receiving the advantages of a common-school education, and has made a business of farming. He was married in Lauderdale County February 18, 1880, to Miss Nancy E. Taylor, daughter of J. P. Taylor, a substantial farmer, and has three sons: Eugene, born January 19, 1881; George T., born January 9, 1883 and Euris A., born November 7, 1885. Mrs. Talley was born in Gibson County, November 12, 1858, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. His mother is a Missionary Baptist. Mr. Talley is a Democrat; was formerly an old line Whig. He is the manager of the general supply store of the Henning plantation, and has charge of Dr. Henning’s financial affairs, being a correct and astute business man, and of strict integrity. The store is twelve miles northwest of Ripley, within a few miles of the Mississippi River.