Thomas Hackney

Born near Campbellsville, Tennessee, Hackney moved with his parents to Jackson County, Illinois, in 1864.

He was admitted to the bar September 18, 1886, and commenced practice in Carthage, Missouri.

He moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1914 and continued the practice of law.

He served as general counsel for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1914–1932.

He retired from public life and resided in Kansas City, Missouri, until his death there on December 24, 1946.