Key Figures in Railroad History

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Franklin Alexander Crawford

Conductor — Western & Atlantic Railroad

Franklin Alexander Crawford was a longtime Western & Atlantic Railroad employee and one of the participants in the pursuit of the stolen General during the Great Locomotive Chase of April 12, 1862.

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James Crozier

Engineer — Western & Atlantic Railroad

James Crozier joined the Western and Atlantic Railroad circa 1857.

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William M. Daniel

President — Clarksville Street Railway

W.M. Daniel was elected president of the Clarksville Street Railway in May 1890 after John F. Shelton resigned.

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John W. Davis

Telegraph Operator — Western & Atlantic Railroad

John W. Davis joined the Western & Atlantic Railroad circa 1870.

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George A. Deihl

Machinist — Western & Atlantic Railroad

George Deihl joined the Western and Atlantic Railroad circa 1870.

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