Key Figures in Railroad History

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Henry Coffin

Superintendent — Memphis & Ohio Railroad

Henry Coffin resigned as superintendent of the Memphis and Ohio Railroad in July 1859.

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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.

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J. M. Combs

Agent, Ringgold — Western & Atlantic Railroad

J.M. Combs joined the Western & Atlantic Railroad circa 1873.

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