Hiram H. Tye

Background

Tye, Hiram H. was born on May 7, 1868 in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Cooper and Elizabeth (Brummett) Tye.

Education

Bachelor of Science, National Normal U., Lebanon, O., 1887, Bachelor of Arts, 1890, Bachelor of Laws, Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, 1895.

Career

1 son, William Gosper (died February 1937). Near 3d, Lillian South, July 8, 1926. Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1891.

Now member firm Tye & Siler, Williamsburg. Local attorney for L.&N. Railroad Company, Southern Railway Company and various coal companies over 40 years. Judge (by appointment) 34th Judicial District, Kentucky, for year 1917, during World War.

Owner of private library of 5000 vols.

Politics

Christians acting as the salt of the earth and the light of the world have a responsibility to engage their culture, including participating in the political process.

Views

Christians should take seriously their calling as salt and light.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Kentucky State Bar Association, Whitley County Bar Association (president since organized). Mason (K.T.).; Clubs: Arts, Pendennis, Louisville Country (Louisville).

Connections

Married Lila Johnson, 1895 (deceased). Married second, Stella Grace Tucker, April.

Father:

James Cooper Tye

Mother:

Elizabeth (Brummett) Tye

Spouse:

Stella Grace Tucker

Spouse:

Lila Johnson