Background
Rule, William was born on May 10, 1839 in Knox Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of Frederick and Sarah Elisabeth (Brakebill) Rule.
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William Rule
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Education
Educated in common schools.
Career
Private and officer in Union Army, 1862-1865. Edited a daily Republican newspaper, since 1870. Editor Knoxville Chronicle, 1870-1882, Knoxville Daily Journal and Tribune, since 1885.
Clerk Knox Company Court 2 terms.
Postmaster Knoxville 2 terms. Mayor of Knoxville 2 terms, 1873, 98.
Member Republican National Committee, 1876-1884. Trustee University of Tennessee (secretary of board 40 years.
Resigned and given honorary degree Master of Arts).
United States pension agent, 1906-1912. Home: Knoxville, Tennessee
Achievements
Membership
Member Republican
Connections
Married Lucy A. Maxey, October 28, 1858. Children: James Frederick (deceased), Cora (deceased), Alida (deceased), Stella (deceased), Lillian, William.
