William D. Galloway

William D. Galloway, a well-to-do farmer, and for four years magistrate of the Ninth Civil District of Hardeman County, was born in this county June 1, 1842, the second of six children born to Robert and Martha (McCrory) Galloway. The father was born in Limestone County, Ala., February 19, 1817. He was a life-long farmer, a Whig in politics, and a worthy member of the Methodist Church. The mother was a native of North Carolina, born in Mecklenburg County November 13, 1820. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. William D. after securing a good education began early in life as a farmer. He has always made his native county his home with the exception of the time he served in the Confederate Army. In 1876 he settled on 200 acres of land, but in 1882 moved to where he now resides. Mr. Galloway has been an active business man all his life and now owns 750 acres of land in Hardeman County. January 13, 1876, he married Miss Sarah McCammon, a most worthy lady and daughter of George and Elizabeth McCammon, both still living in Hardeman County. Mrs. Galloway was born in Hardeman County October 5, 1853, and she and husband are the parents of these children: Nona G., born April 6, 1877; Bunyan, October 8, 1878; Kelcie, February 6, 1880; Edgar, April 8, 1881; David, October 5, 1882, and Wilmer, July 9, 1884. Mr. Galloway is a Democrat in politics, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Source: “The Goodspeed Publishing Co., History of Tennessee, 1886”