Edgar Oliver McCord was the son of Henry William McCord and Helen Grant Davis McCord. He was the husband of Rena Belle Hudson McCord.
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E.O. MCCORD A member of the legal fraternity who finds time from a busy life to devote much attention to helpful work in educational and religious affairs is E. O. McCord, of Albertville, Ala. Mr. McCord is a gentleman of fine legal attainments, bringing to the study of law a mind cultured by years of successful educational activity. Briefly stated, the salient points in the life of Edgar Oliver McCord are as follows: Birth March 1, 1867 in Conyers, Ga. where he continued to reside until his entrance upon the more serious business of securing a higher education. He is the son of William H. and Ellen Grant (Davis) McCord. Having been excellently grounded in the common schools of his native county of Rockdale, he was entered as a student in the North Georgia Agricultural College. Two years at this excellent institution fitted him for active work in the schoolroom, and for several years he engaged in teaching in Marshall County, Ala. During this period he was instrumental in founding Blount College at Blountsville, an institution which has since acquired a more than legal reputation, in which school he filled the chair of languages and sciences during its initial year. His coming to Albertville was preceded by two successful years as superintendent of the Attalla Public school, his last active participation in the educational life of the state. He decided to enter the field of journalism, and finding an inviting opening in Albertville founded the Marshall County News. The semi-public life of the editor served only to strengthen a determination which had formed years before of becoming a lawyer, and after two years of editorial management of that journal he ended a rather desultory reading of the law by passing the required examination. His admission to the Marshall County bar dates from 1889, though he did not enter the active practice until four years later. He is a citizen who believes heartily in work. Any project which has for its object the uplifting of humanity, whether local or state, finds in him an active supporter. He takes an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a Steward in the Methodist Epicopal Church and Superintendent of its Sunday School. He is also a believer in the fraternal principle, and is proud to be known as a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow, of which latter organization he has filled the honorable chair of noble grand. Married in March of 1890 to Rena B, daughter of Dr. F. N. and Permelia E. (Doyle) Hudson of Blountsville, Alabama. Mr. Mccord is the father of five bright children, as follows: Minnie Lee, college student; Eric Oliver, Frank Henry, Roy Davis and Winnie Ruth.
From "Notable Men of Alabama: Personal and Genealogical, Volume 2"
edited by Joel Campbell Dubose
From Danny Crownover of the "Gadsden Vandabond"
In 1911, Edgar Oliver McCord moved to Gadsden from Albertville to practice law. He soon formed a partnership with O.B. Roper, John Inzer and Tom Stephens under the name of McCord, Roper, Inzer & Stephens. This law firm was mutually dissolved under peculiar circumstances.
A red-hot fight against prohibition was developing. McCord was the chairman of the campaign committee of the Dry Movement, while Stephens was chairman of the campaign committee of the Wet Movement. It was unanimously agreed that the two warring campaigns should not be conducted from one office. McCord was a strong prohibitionist when it was not very popular to go around and speak for that cause.
McCord later formed a partnership with Harwell G. Davis, who was later the president of Howard College. McCord later took his son Roy into the firm, and for many years the firm of McCord & McCord was among the leading law firms of Gadsden.
McCord, who was referred to as "the people's lawyer," represented all Gadsden residents – high and low, black and white, rich and poor.
McCord was a natural-born politician and served as chairman of the Etowah County Democratic Executive Committee for eight years. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention that nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt for U.S. President for the first time.
McCord took an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a steward in the Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church and superintendent for 25 years of the church's Sunday School. A stained-glass window honored his memory in that church. He was also a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow.
McCord was born in Conyers, Georgia, on March 1, 1867 and died on November 14, 1943. He is buried at Forrest Cemetery.
McCord graduated from Quinn High School and entered the North Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College at Dahlonega. He failed to graduate from the latter institution by a few months due to an illness in his family, which forced McCord to go to work.
McCord became a teacher and eventually founded Blount College in Blountsville. He refused to take the presidency since he was only 22 years old at the time. He did hold the chair of science and languages while at the college.
While McCord was in Blountsville, he organized a posse that made an unsuccessful attempt to capture the notorious Alabama outlaw Rube Burrows. Burrows shot and killed a member of the posse, an 18-year-old boy who insisted on marching in front of the inexperienced manhunters.
McCord eventually became principal of the public schools in the cities of Albertville, Blountsville and Attalla.
In 1893, McCord began practicing law in Albertville and was immediately successful. During that same year, he established The Marshall County News, a weekly newspaper, and served as the paper's editor. He served as mayor of Albertville for three terms. He also established and owned the Sand Mountain Electric Company, which provided Albertville with its first electric lights. In addition, McCord was superintendent of the Methodist church Sunday school in Albertville for 12 years.
In 1908, a terrible cyclone struck Albertville and all but destroyed the city. McCord's home was blown to bits, his oldest son was killed and other members of his family were seriously injured.
Additional information and request to add additional information from Find A Grave contributor, Kimberly Clutsam, #47366438 (email: [email protected]::
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E.O. MCCORD A member of the legal fraternity who finds time from a busy life to devote much attention to helpful work in educational and religious affairs is E. O. McCord, of Albertville, Ala. Mr. McCord is a gentleman of fine legal attainments, bringing to the study of law a mind cultured by years of successful educational activity. Briefly stated, the salient points in the life of Edgar Oliver McCord are as follows: Birth March 1, 1867 in Conyers, Ga. where he continued to reside until his entrance upon the more serious business of securing a higher education. He is the son of William H. and Ellen Grant (Davis) McCord. Having been excellently grounded in the common schools of his native county of Rockdale, he was entered as a student in the North Georgia Agricultural College. Two years at this excellent institution fitted him for active work in the schoolroom, and for several years he engaged in teaching in Marshall County, Ala. During this period he was instrumental in founding Blount College at Blountsville, an institution which has since acquired a more than legal reputation, in which school he filled the chair of languages and sciences during its initial year. His coming to Albertville was preceded by two successful years as superintendent of the Attalla Public school, his last active participation in the educational life of the state. He decided to enter the field of journalism, and finding an inviting opening in Albertville founded the Marshall County News. The semi-public life of the editor served only to strengthen a determination which had formed years before of becoming a lawyer, and after two years of editorial management of that journal he ended a rather desultory reading of the law by passing the required examination. His admission to the Marshall County bar dates from 1889, though he did not enter the active practice until four years later. He is a citizen who believes heartily in work. Any project which has for its object the uplifting of humanity, whether local or state, finds in him an active supporter. He takes an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a Steward in the Methodist Epicopal Church and Superintendent of its Sunday School. He is also a believer in the fraternal principle, and is proud to be known as a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow, of which latter organization he has filled the honorable chair of noble grand. Married in March of 1890 to Rena B, daughter of Dr. F. N. and Permelia E. (Doyle) Hudson of Blountsville, Alabama. Mr. Mccord is the father of five bright children, as follows: Minnie Lee, college student; Eric Oliver, Frank Henry, Roy Davis and Winnie Ruth.
From "Notable Men of Alabama: Personal and Genealogical, Volume 2"
edited by Joel Campbell Dubose
From Danny Crownover of the "Gadsden Vandabond"
In 1911, Edgar Oliver McCord moved to Gadsden from Albertville to practice law. He soon formed a partnership with O.B. Roper, John Inzer and Tom Stephens under the name of McCord, Roper, Inzer & Stephens. This law firm was mutually dissolved under peculiar circumstances.
A red-hot fight against prohibition was developing. McCord was the chairman of the campaign committee of the Dry Movement, while Stephens was chairman of the campaign committee of the Wet Movement. It was unanimously agreed that the two warring campaigns should not be conducted from one office. McCord was a strong prohibitionist when it was not very popular to go around and speak for that cause.
McCord later formed a partnership with Harwell G. Davis, who was later the president of Howard College. McCord later took his son Roy into the firm, and for many years the firm of McCord & McCord was among the leading law firms of Gadsden.
McCord, who was referred to as "the people's lawyer," represented all Gadsden residents – high and low, black and white, rich and poor.
McCord was a natural-born politician and served as chairman of the Etowah County Democratic Executive Committee for eight years. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention that nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt for U.S. President for the first time.
McCord took an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a steward in the Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church and superintendent for 25 years of the church's Sunday School. A stained-glass window honored his memory in that church. He was also a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow.
McCord was born in Conyers, Georgia, on March 1, 1867 and died on November 14, 1943. He is buried at Forrest Cemetery.
McCord graduated from Quinn High School and entered the North Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College at Dahlonega. He failed to graduate from the latter institution by a few months due to an illness in his family, which forced McCord to go to work.
McCord became a teacher and eventually founded Blount College in Blountsville. He refused to take the presidency since he was only 22 years old at the time. He did hold the chair of science and languages while at the college.
While McCord was in Blountsville, he organized a posse that made an unsuccessful attempt to capture the notorious Alabama outlaw Rube Burrows. Burrows shot and killed a member of the posse, an 18-year-old boy who insisted on marching in front of the inexperienced manhunters.
McCord eventually became principal of the public schools in the cities of Albertville, Blountsville and Attalla.
In 1893, McCord began practicing law in Albertville and was immediately successful. During that same year, he established The Marshall County News, a weekly newspaper, and served as the paper's editor. He served as mayor of Albertville for three terms. He also established and owned the Sand Mountain Electric Company, which provided Albertville with its first electric lights. In addition, McCord was superintendent of the Methodist church Sunday school in Albertville for 12 years.
In 1908, a terrible cyclone struck Albertville and all but destroyed the city. McCord's home was blown to bits, his oldest son was killed and other members of his family were seriously injured.
Edgar Oliver McCord was the son of Henry William McCord and Helen Grant Davis McCord. He was the husband of Rena Belle Hudson McCord.
Additional information and request to add additional information from Find A Grave contributor, Kimberly Clutsam, #47366438 (email: [email protected]::
Their suggestion:
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E.O. MCCORD A member of the legal fraternity who finds time from a busy life to devote much attention to helpful work in educational and religious affairs is E. O. McCord, of Albertville, Ala. Mr. McCord is a gentleman of fine legal attainments, bringing to the study of law a mind cultured by years of successful educational activity. Briefly stated, the salient points in the life of Edgar Oliver McCord are as follows: Birth March 1, 1867 in Conyers, Ga. where he continued to reside until his entrance upon the more serious business of securing a higher education. He is the son of William H. and Ellen Grant (Davis) McCord. Having been excellently grounded in the common schools of his native county of Rockdale, he was entered as a student in the North Georgia Agricultural College. Two years at this excellent institution fitted him for active work in the schoolroom, and for several years he engaged in teaching in Marshall County, Ala. During this period he was instrumental in founding Blount College at Blountsville, an institution which has since acquired a more than legal reputation, in which school he filled the chair of languages and sciences during its initial year. His coming to Albertville was preceded by two successful years as superintendent of the Attalla Public school, his last active participation in the educational life of the state. He decided to enter the field of journalism, and finding an inviting opening in Albertville founded the Marshall County News. The semi-public life of the editor served only to strengthen a determination which had formed years before of becoming a lawyer, and after two years of editorial management of that journal he ended a rather desultory reading of the law by passing the required examination. His admission to the Marshall County bar dates from 1889, though he did not enter the active practice until four years later. He is a citizen who believes heartily in work. Any project which has for its object the uplifting of humanity, whether local or state, finds in him an active supporter. He takes an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a Steward in the Methodist Epicopal Church and Superintendent of its Sunday School. He is also a believer in the fraternal principle, and is proud to be known as a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow, of which latter organization he has filled the honorable chair of noble grand. Married in March of 1890 to Rena B, daughter of Dr. F. N. and Permelia E. (Doyle) Hudson of Blountsville, Alabama. Mr. Mccord is the father of five bright children, as follows: Minnie Lee, college student; Eric Oliver, Frank Henry, Roy Davis and Winnie Ruth.
From "Notable Men of Alabama: Personal and Genealogical, Volume 2"
edited by Joel Campbell Dubose
From Danny Crownover of the "Gadsden Vandabond"
In 1911, Edgar Oliver McCord moved to Gadsden from Albertville to practice law. He soon formed a partnership with O.B. Roper, John Inzer and Tom Stephens under the name of McCord, Roper, Inzer & Stephens. This law firm was mutually dissolved under peculiar circumstances.
A red-hot fight against prohibition was developing. McCord was the chairman of the campaign committee of the Dry Movement, while Stephens was chairman of the campaign committee of the Wet Movement. It was unanimously agreed that the two warring campaigns should not be conducted from one office. McCord was a strong prohibitionist when it was not very popular to go around and speak for that cause.
McCord later formed a partnership with Harwell G. Davis, who was later the president of Howard College. McCord later took his son Roy into the firm, and for many years the firm of McCord & McCord was among the leading law firms of Gadsden.
McCord, who was referred to as "the people's lawyer," represented all Gadsden residents – high and low, black and white, rich and poor.
McCord was a natural-born politician and served as chairman of the Etowah County Democratic Executive Committee for eight years. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention that nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt for U.S. President for the first time.
McCord took an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a steward in the Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church and superintendent for 25 years of the church's Sunday School. A stained-glass window honored his memory in that church. He was also a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow.
McCord was born in Conyers, Georgia, on March 1, 1867 and died on November 14, 1943. He is buried at Forrest Cemetery.
McCord graduated from Quinn High School and entered the North Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College at Dahlonega. He failed to graduate from the latter institution by a few months due to an illness in his family, which forced McCord to go to work.
McCord became a teacher and eventually founded Blount College in Blountsville. He refused to take the presidency since he was only 22 years old at the time. He did hold the chair of science and languages while at the college.
While McCord was in Blountsville, he organized a posse that made an unsuccessful attempt to capture the notorious Alabama outlaw Rube Burrows. Burrows shot and killed a member of the posse, an 18-year-old boy who insisted on marching in front of the inexperienced manhunters.
McCord eventually became principal of the public schools in the cities of Albertville, Blountsville and Attalla.
In 1893, McCord began practicing law in Albertville and was immediately successful. During that same year, he established The Marshall County News, a weekly newspaper, and served as the paper's editor. He served as mayor of Albertville for three terms. He also established and owned the Sand Mountain Electric Company, which provided Albertville with its first electric lights. In addition, McCord was superintendent of the Methodist church Sunday school in Albertville for 12 years.
In 1908, a terrible cyclone struck Albertville and all but destroyed the city. McCord's home was blown to bits, his oldest son was killed and other members of his family were seriously injured.
Additional information and request to add additional information from Find A Grave contributor, Kimberly Clutsam, #47366438 (email: [email protected]::
Their suggestion:
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E.O. MCCORD A member of the legal fraternity who finds time from a busy life to devote much attention to helpful work in educational and religious affairs is E. O. McCord, of Albertville, Ala. Mr. McCord is a gentleman of fine legal attainments, bringing to the study of law a mind cultured by years of successful educational activity. Briefly stated, the salient points in the life of Edgar Oliver McCord are as follows: Birth March 1, 1867 in Conyers, Ga. where he continued to reside until his entrance upon the more serious business of securing a higher education. He is the son of William H. and Ellen Grant (Davis) McCord. Having been excellently grounded in the common schools of his native county of Rockdale, he was entered as a student in the North Georgia Agricultural College. Two years at this excellent institution fitted him for active work in the schoolroom, and for several years he engaged in teaching in Marshall County, Ala. During this period he was instrumental in founding Blount College at Blountsville, an institution which has since acquired a more than legal reputation, in which school he filled the chair of languages and sciences during its initial year. His coming to Albertville was preceded by two successful years as superintendent of the Attalla Public school, his last active participation in the educational life of the state. He decided to enter the field of journalism, and finding an inviting opening in Albertville founded the Marshall County News. The semi-public life of the editor served only to strengthen a determination which had formed years before of becoming a lawyer, and after two years of editorial management of that journal he ended a rather desultory reading of the law by passing the required examination. His admission to the Marshall County bar dates from 1889, though he did not enter the active practice until four years later. He is a citizen who believes heartily in work. Any project which has for its object the uplifting of humanity, whether local or state, finds in him an active supporter. He takes an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a Steward in the Methodist Epicopal Church and Superintendent of its Sunday School. He is also a believer in the fraternal principle, and is proud to be known as a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow, of which latter organization he has filled the honorable chair of noble grand. Married in March of 1890 to Rena B, daughter of Dr. F. N. and Permelia E. (Doyle) Hudson of Blountsville, Alabama. Mr. Mccord is the father of five bright children, as follows: Minnie Lee, college student; Eric Oliver, Frank Henry, Roy Davis and Winnie Ruth.
From "Notable Men of Alabama: Personal and Genealogical, Volume 2"
edited by Joel Campbell Dubose
From Danny Crownover of the "Gadsden Vandabond"
In 1911, Edgar Oliver McCord moved to Gadsden from Albertville to practice law. He soon formed a partnership with O.B. Roper, John Inzer and Tom Stephens under the name of McCord, Roper, Inzer & Stephens. This law firm was mutually dissolved under peculiar circumstances.
A red-hot fight against prohibition was developing. McCord was the chairman of the campaign committee of the Dry Movement, while Stephens was chairman of the campaign committee of the Wet Movement. It was unanimously agreed that the two warring campaigns should not be conducted from one office. McCord was a strong prohibitionist when it was not very popular to go around and speak for that cause.
McCord later formed a partnership with Harwell G. Davis, who was later the president of Howard College. McCord later took his son Roy into the firm, and for many years the firm of McCord & McCord was among the leading law firms of Gadsden.
McCord, who was referred to as "the people's lawyer," represented all Gadsden residents – high and low, black and white, rich and poor.
McCord was a natural-born politician and served as chairman of the Etowah County Democratic Executive Committee for eight years. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention that nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt for U.S. President for the first time.
McCord took an especially active part in the religious life of the community, being a steward in the Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church and superintendent for 25 years of the church's Sunday School. A stained-glass window honored his memory in that church. He was also a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow.
McCord was born in Conyers, Georgia, on March 1, 1867 and died on November 14, 1943. He is buried at Forrest Cemetery.
McCord graduated from Quinn High School and entered the North Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College at Dahlonega. He failed to graduate from the latter institution by a few months due to an illness in his family, which forced McCord to go to work.
McCord became a teacher and eventually founded Blount College in Blountsville. He refused to take the presidency since he was only 22 years old at the time. He did hold the chair of science and languages while at the college.
While McCord was in Blountsville, he organized a posse that made an unsuccessful attempt to capture the notorious Alabama outlaw Rube Burrows. Burrows shot and killed a member of the posse, an 18-year-old boy who insisted on marching in front of the inexperienced manhunters.
McCord eventually became principal of the public schools in the cities of Albertville, Blountsville and Attalla.
In 1893, McCord began practicing law in Albertville and was immediately successful. During that same year, he established The Marshall County News, a weekly newspaper, and served as the paper's editor. He served as mayor of Albertville for three terms. He also established and owned the Sand Mountain Electric Company, which provided Albertville with its first electric lights. In addition, McCord was superintendent of the Methodist church Sunday school in Albertville for 12 years.
In 1908, a terrible cyclone struck Albertville and all but destroyed the city. McCord's home was blown to bits, his oldest son was killed and other members of his family were seriously injured.
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