Clemens, William W. 1839-1915, Attorney, City Trustee & Judge

William Wallace Clemens, lawyer, judge, bank officer and Marion city Trustee, was born on a farm in Crittenden County, Kentucky on September 29, 1839, the son of Jonathan R. Clemens.  His father was born May 24, 1811 in Livingston County, Kentucky and died February 23, 1862 in Crittenden County. William’s mother, Minerva Robertson, was born October 21, 1815 in Livingston County, Kentucky and died there on Jan 4, 1907. Continue reading

Fowler, Richmond R. 1860-1935

Fowler RR 1860-1935Richmond Roe Fowler, a.k.a. Rich, was born about five miles northeast of Marion on November 28, 1860. He was the son of Joseph W. Fowler and Elizabeth Davis.

After taking advantage of the schooling offered by the district schools, Judge Fowler attended Ewing College for two years, and then for two years engaged in teaching. Continue reading