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MRS. LENNIE M. WILKES, widow of James H. Wilkes, was born in Maury County, Tenn., November 21, 1835. She is a daughter of W. R. and Cynthia (Davidson) Caldwell, who were born in North Carolina and Tennessee; respectively. The father followed the occupation of tilling the soil, and accumulated considerable property, and is now a resident of Mississippi. The mother was an earnest worker in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and died in 1862. Mrs. Wilkes, our subject, was twice married: the first time to G. W. Kinzer in 1857, and six children were born to them, four of whom are living: William J., E. C., Ella M., W. O., Charles H. G. and Ethel G. Mr. Kinzer was a good business man, and was much respected by his fellow-men. He departed this life in 1873. His widow was married, in 1874, to James H. Wilkes, and to them was born one child, a son, Joseph T. In 1879 Mr. Wilkes died. Since that time Mrs. Wilkes has managed her farm, and is doing well financially. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church.