Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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Thomas McCleland T HOMAS McCLELAND is a representative citizen and business man of the Capitol City of Mississippi. He was born in Hinds County in 1845 and secured his education in private schools. When about seventeen years ot age, in the latter part of 1862, he showed his loyalty to the Confederate cause by enlisting as a private under Stephen D. Lee and Nathan B. Forrest. He served with this command until the close of the war, participating in numerous expeditions, raids, skirmishes and battles, including the famous battle of Harrisburg, Miss., in July, 1864. He was paroled with General Forrest’s command in 1865. Returning to his home he engaged in agricultural pursuits in which he continued for fifteen years, after which he engaged in the mercantile business. Since 1891 he has been at the head of one of the most prosperous business enter- prizes in the City of Jackson, being president of the McCleland Hardware Company. On taking up his residence in Jackson he was made a member of the directorate of the Jackson Bank. In 1894 he was made vice-president of the institution, serv- ing in this capacity until 1897, when he was elected president. He was made tiustee of Mississippi College in 1897 and served as treasurer of the College until the organi- zation of the Clinton Bank, handling many thousands of dollars for the College. Within the last year Mr. McCleland has disposed of most of his varied interests and has retired from active business. 26

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Doctor A. L. Morris ■TVOCTOR A. L. MORRIS of Gulfport, Miss., was born in 1858. His father was Reverend Doctor T. E. Morris. Doctor Morris was graduated irom Mississippi College in 1881 in the same class with the present president of the College. He completed his Medical Course in Nashville in 1883. For over twenty years he was a prominent physician and business man at Lena, Miss. He always exerted large influence in matters of citizenship, religion and education. In 1885 he was married to Miss Annie Chambers. Doctor Morris has always been a liberal giver to all good causes and an active advocate of all that is right and progressive. He is in the prime of life and his friends hope that many years of usefulness still await him. He is now a prominent druggist and physician at Gulfport. 25

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kNE of the most distinguished as well as most useful citizens of Edwards, Miss., is Colonel W. A. Montgomery, whose chivalrous spirit, exalted character and kindly nature win the hearts of all who know him. He was born October 18, 1844, and was at Union College, Murfreesboro, Tenn., when the war commenced. He was ordered home by his father when Mississippi seceded from the Union and was among the first volunteers from the State, notwithstanding his father’s protest on account of his youth. He joined the Twelfth Mississippi Regiment and went to Virginia for the first year. He was discharged near the end of his first enlistment and returned to Mississippi and joined the cavalry command of General W irt Adams. Many daring deeds made him exceedingly popular with his command. At Champion Hill, Jackson, Tinnin Monument, Mechanicsburg, Decatur, Deer Creek, Concord Church and Gypsie he was conspicuous for his courage and his skill as an officer. Colonel W. A. Montgomery He organized and led the body of citizens that first went to jackson and induced Governor Ames to disarm and disband the negro militia. To Colonel Montgomery as much as to any other leader is due the overthrow of the Republican party in Mis- sissippi and restoration of white supremacy. He was appointed colonel of the Second Mississippi Regiment in the war with Spain. Since the disbanding of his regiment he has been engaged in the practice of law and in looking after his planting interests. He is a Knight Templar, Shriner, Knight of Honor, Knight of Pythias, Wood- man and member of the American Legion of Honor. He has served in both branches of the Legislature. 27