Early Life
Inman was born in Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee. He was the son of H. W. Inman and Jane Martin Inman. He went to college at Princeton College and at the age of 18 he joined Company K of the First Tennessee Cavalry during the American Civil War. During the war he served as a lieutenant of his company and was present at the surrender of the army.
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