N. A. Chastain
Foreman Machine Shop — Western & Atlantic Railroad
N.A. Chastain began with the Western and Atlantic Railroad circa 1870.
Boyd M. Cheatham
Assistant Superintendent — Edgefield & Kentucky Railroad
Boyd M. Cheatham was a noted Tennessee politician who was also associated with the Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad.
Spencer A. Cherry
Conductor — Tennessee Central
Spencer A. “Cap” Cherry was a veteran railroader whose career included work for the Richmond & Danville, Louisville & Nashville, Southern Railway and Tennessee Central.
Herman Peter Claussen II
Founder — Gulf & Ohio Railways
Herman Peter “Pete” Claussen II learned to love railroads thanks to his German grandfather, who couldn’t speak English but who connected with his young grandson by taking him to a park near their New Jersey home to watch…
David B. Cliffe
Receiver — Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad
David B. Cliffe served as receiver of the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad from January 22, 1868, until November 30, 1869.
Robert Linah Cobb
Assistant Engineer — Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad
Robert Linah Cobb was born March 5, 1840, in Cumberland Iron Works, Tennessee.
Henry Coffin
Superintendent — Memphis & Ohio Railroad
Henry Coffin resigned as superintendent of the Memphis and Ohio Railroad in July 1859.