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Thomas W. Dickenson is a Virginian, born January 26, 1816. He was brought to Sumner County, Tenn., by his father when only two years of age, and after a residence of about eight years in that county came to Obion County, where he yet resides. His parents were both Virginians and of English descent. He worked on the farm with his father until about twenty years of age, when he began “tilling the soil” for himself, and by industry, economy and honesty is now worth about $15,000. He is a Mason— Mount Pelia Lodge No. 177. He is a Democrat and served about nine years as magistrate prior to the war. He was re-elected to the office in 1868, and after serving one term of six years, was deposed by the Federal court because he favored the South during the late rebellion. In May, 1837, he married Hannah C. Cunningham, who died in December, 1843, leaving one child, Sarah Elizabeth (Mrs. George Cathey). In August, 1845, he wedded Elizabeth Rives, who bore him ten children, five now living: James C., Robert W., George L., Calvin C., and Maude Caroline. Mr. Dickenson and family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and he is a Democrat in politics.