HUMPHREY POSEY COLVARD
April 27, 1869 - September 8, 1935
Humphrey Posey Colvard was born at Pikeville, Tennessee, on April 27, 1869. His father died when he was seven, and he had to support the family. His formal education of six or seven years was in White County, Tennessee. For a short time he was engaged in merchandising in Bledsoe County, and then for four years he was a traveling salesman for the Southern Monumental Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He settled in Dalton, Georgia, on November 11, 1892, and became engaged in the marble and stone trade under the firm name of Baker and Colvard, manufacturers and dealers in marble and granite monuments. The business prospered for two years and became one of the reliable institutions of the city. In January, 1895, he purchased the interest of his partner and the plant became known as the Dalton Marble Works. He was a member of the Methodis Church South, a master Mason (Dalton Lodge No. 105), a member of the Knights of Pythias (Dalton Lodge No. 29), and of the Order of Woodman of the World at Dalton. He was Mayor of Dalton, George and died September 8, 1935.
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"H. P. Colvard, one of the rising young business men of Dalton, Georgia, is a native of the state of Tennessee, and was born Pikeville, Bledsoe County, on April 27, 1869. He was reared in that county and educated in White County, completing his studies in 1887. For a short time he engaged in merchandising in Bledsoe County, and then for four years was a traveling salesman for the Southern Monumental Company, of Chattanooga. He finally settled in Dalton on November 11, 1892, and resolved to embark in business on his own account. He became engaged in the marble and stone trade under the firm name of Baker and Colvard, manufacturers and dealers in marble and granite monuments. The business of the firm prospered during two years, engaged extensively in that industry, and became one of the reliable institutions of the city. In January, 1895, Mr. Colvard purchased the interest of his partner and became the sole operator of the plant, which is now known as the Dalton Marble Works. An excellent grade of work is being turned out by the present proprietor, the market for his product extending from Texas to Maryland and throughout the South generally. Mr. Colvard is a shrewd business man, possessing a good share of energy and activity in his business and social circles, at all times displaying those qualities inherent to success in life. His father was Jesse Colvard, who was born near Murphy, North Carolina on October 7, 1800. By his second marriage to Miss Sarah Cooper, they had three sons and five daughters" Nancy, wife of W. M. Smith of Chattanooga; Ann, wife of M. DeBoard of Pikeville, Tennessee; Jennie, wife of John Childers, now of Texas; W. A. Colvard of Kentucky; H. P. of Dalton; A. T. of Pikeville, Tennessee; Florence, wife of R. Pendergrass of Billingsly, Tennessee; and Lila, residing with her parents in Tennessee. The father of Mr. Colvard died on January 23, 1876, at Pikeville. Mr. Colvard is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, is a master Mason - member of Dalton Lodge No. 105, a member of the Knights of Pythias, Dalton Lodge No. 29, and of the order of Woodmen of the World at Dalton."
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Research notes from Mary Louise Claunch
"Was mayor of Dalton in 1906-1907. Moved to Chattanooga (1608 Union Ave) about 1917. Moved to 101 South Crest Rd., Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga about 1924 and was mayor of Missionary Ridge. Was instrumental in 1933 in getting Chickamauga Dam project started.