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.
Mirabeau Lamar Collier
Master Machinist — Western & Atlantic Railroad
Mirabeau L. Collier worked for the Western & Atlantic Railroad for more than 50 years and was the railroad’s long-time master mechanic.
J. M. Combs
Agent, Ringgold — Western & Atlantic Railroad
J.M. Combs joined the Western & Atlantic Railroad circa 1873.