McIntosh, Elias A., 1871-1952, Coal Miner & Alderman

According to his Social Security death record, Elias Anderson McIntosh was born January 23, 1871 in Johnson County. His parents were Benjamin McIntosh & Sarah Swindle. In the 1880 census, his family was located in Southern Township of Williamson County and working as farm laborers. In the census, 9 year old Elias had two siblings Willie 5 and Eddie aged 2.

On February 14, 1891, 21 year old Elias who was listed as living in Creal Springs and working as a farmer married Julia Ann Carter, the 17 year old daughter of Solomon W. Carter & Eliza Ann Harold.

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Crowell, Josiah B., 1866-1932 Veterinary Surgeon & Alderman

The following biography of this individual was written in 1904 and published in the “1905 Historical Souvenir of Williamson County.”

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How the Jones Building Got It’s Name

For over 120 years the brick building located at 1200 Tower Square, now known to us as “Little Nashville”, has been referred to as the “Jones building” due to the fact the name “Jones” is prominently displayed on its front exterior. Attempts to figure out who Jones was has gone thwarted in the past but has now been answered.

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