Background
Ragland, Samuel Evan was born on August 1, 1874 in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Son of Samuel Evan and Margaret Elizabeth (Pearson) Ragland.
Ragland, Samuel Evan was born on August 1, 1874 in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Son of Samuel Evan and Margaret Elizabeth (Pearson) Ragland.
Student of University Mississippi, 1892-1893.
Began as bookkeeper, 1893, and became manager Oxford (Mississippi) Hardware Company, 1895. Moved to Memphis and entered real estate business, 1899. Organizer, 1912, and president Southern Trust Company.
Made active vice president Central State National Bank, January 1913, president January 1914, and since consolidation with the First National Bank, 1926, has been president of latter.
Member Federation Advisory Council, Washington. Clubs: Memphis Country, Menasha Outing (directory).
Married Elinor Marion Cary, June 14, 1905. Children: Elinor Marion, Margaret Elizabeth, Fairfax Cary.