Stephen R. Conger, lumber dealer of Jackson, Tenn., and native of Madison County, was born October 13, 1853, son of Philander D. W. and Eliza J. (Chambers) Conger, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina. Stephen R. was reared to manhood in Jackson, and secured a good practical education. In May, 1873, he engaged in the lumber business in that place. His business was quite small at first, but has gradually increased until he is now the largest lumber dealer in the city or county. He employs twelve or thirteen hands, and has three large yards and a planing-mill. His annual business amounts to about $40,000. October 13, 1874, he married Amelia Cox, of Elkton, Ky. They have five children: Charles P., Lee W., Richard, Cora May and Frederick H. Mr. Conger is an unswerving Democrat in politics, and was alderman of Jackson one term. He belongs to the K. of H., K. of P. and I.O.O.F. fraternities, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

Goodspeeds History of Tennessee