Background
Spears, Samuel Tilden was born on October 7, 1877 in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. Son of Aaron N. and Rhoda E. (Keener) Spears.
Spears, Samuel Tilden was born on October 7, 1877 in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. Son of Aaron N. and Rhoda E. (Keener) Spears.
Normal course, Fairmont (West Virginia) Teachers College, 1897. Student West Virginia, U. 1 year, Bachelor of Laws, 1903.
Gail (Mistress John Card Mather). Admitted to West Virginia bar, 1903, and practiced at Elkins, since 1903. Member firm Spears & Irons.
President Spears Lumber Company, Kelly Foundry & Machine Company.
Served as First lieutenant West Virginia National Guard, 1905. Chairman Selective Draft Board, World War I. Trustee Wesleyan College 12 years.
Married Stella Gail Ford, September 24, 1900.