Background
Tillman, George N. was born on January 23, 1851 in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Lewis and Mary Catherine (Davidson) Tillman.
Tillman, George N. was born on January 23, 1851 in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Lewis and Mary Catherine (Davidson) Tillman.
Brother of James Davidson, Samuel Escue and Abram Martin T. Bachelor of Arts, Bethany College, West Virginia. Bachelor of Laws, National Law School, Washington.
In practice at Nashville, Tennessee. Vice president Merchants’ Bank, Nashville. General counsel Nashville & Decatur Railroad Company.
Assistant United State Attorneys for Middle Tennessee, 1877-1882.
United States marshal for Middle Tennessee, 1882-1886. Member Tennessee House of Representatives, 1873-1874.
Republican candidate for government, 1896 and 1908, for United States senator, 1899. Trustee University of Nashville.
Trustee and treasurer Fanning Orphan School.
Elder Christian Church.
Member Tennessee