Wilson Lawrence Walters - 3 A 191
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Tennessee Historical Commission marker 3 A 191 - Wilson Lawrence Walters
Waymark Code: WM8Z0
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2006
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Side One:
3 A 191
Wilson Lawrence Walters
Born November 11, 1818, Wilson Lawrence Waters operated store in what was then known as the town of Three Forks. In 1845 , when the post-office moved to his store, but town was officially named Waterstown, which later became known as Watertown. Waters owned and was president of the Lebanon to Sparta Turnpike. A farmer and industrialist, he also organized the Waters and Allen Foundry in Nashville. A leader in the Whig party, and in 1846 Waters was a delegate to the first National Convention held in Philadelphia.
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Tennessee Historical Commission
Side Two:
3 A 191
Wilson Lawrence Walters
In 1860, he was a member of the Republican Party that nominated Abraham Lincoln for President of the United States. From 1865-1867, Waters represented Wilson County as a member of the House of Representatives in the 34th Tennessee General Assembly. Wilson Lawrence Walters died on December 3, 1903. His body was interred in the Waters Cemetery.
Tennessee Historical Commission