George T. Ingram, one of the leading grocery merchants of Bolivar, was born in Hardeman County, October 10, 1851; he was the only child of Thomas and Mary Ingram, both of whom were born and raised in Hardeman County, and were consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The father was a farmer by occupation, and a stanch Democrat. He was a highly respected man. His death occurred when he was but thirty-two years of age. Mrs. Ingram moved to Texas in 1856. There she married Dr. A. A. Prewitt, by whom she bore one son, J. A. Mrs. Prewitt died in 1860, at Jefferson, Tex. Our subject, George T., was principally raised in his native county, where he received a good common education. At the age of nine years he had to begin life for himself. He was possessed of more determination and force of character than many of his seniors and he managed to overcome the difficulties which surround the young and inexperienced. After reaching manhood he clerked for three years, at the same time handled notes, bonds, and conducted various transactions. In 1875, he established a grocery store, and by courtesy to patrons, and chose attention to his affairs, has an extensive and profitable trade. He is one of the board of directors of the bank of Bolivar. He is a stanch Democrat, but takes no active part in politics. He has resided in the county about twenty-five years; nearly half of that time he has been connected with the business circles, and no man in the community has a better record, or is more esteemed. In 1879, he married Miss Priscilla Nuckolls. Of the three children born to them, Mary and George T. are living. Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Ingram are church members, but they are a conscientious, charitable and upright couple universally respected.
Source: “The Goodspeed Publishing Co., History of Tennessee, 1886”