Robert Ewing (mayor)
| Robert Ewing | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 10, 1849 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died |
October 23, 1932 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Spouse(s) | Hattie M. Hoyt |
| Children | 5 sons, 3 daughters |
| Parent(s) |
Andrew Ewing Rowena Williams |
| Relatives | Henry Watterson (brother-in-law) |
Robert Ewing (August 10, 1849 – October 23, 1932) was an American politician and businessman. He served as the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1914 to 1916, and he was the vice president of the Southern Iron Company.
Early life
Robert Ewing was born on October 10, 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] His father was Congressman Andrew Ewing.[1] His mother was Rowena Williams.[2] He had a brother and two sisters, one of whom married journalist Henry Watterson.[1][2]
Ewing attended Washington and Lee University in 1867-1868, while Confederate General Robert E. Lee was the university president.[1]
Career
Ewing was a manager of the Buffalo Iron Company.[1] He served as the vice president of the Southern Iron Company.[1]
Ewing was a clerk and master of the chancery court, until he became the chairman of Nashville's board of public works and affairs.[1] From 1914 to 1916, he served as the mayor of Nashville from 1914 to 1916.[1]
Ewing was the business manager of the Nashville American, a newspaper later known as The Tennessean.[1] He was also the secretary-general of the University of Nashville,[1] and the secretary and treasurer of the Watkins Institute.[2]
Personal life and death
Ewing married Hattie M. Hoyt on March 28, 1876.[1] They five sons and 3 daughters.[2] His wife predeceased him in 1931.[1]
Ewing died in 1932 in Nashville.[1] His funeral was held at the First Prebsyterian Church, and he was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Aged Nashville Leader Is Dead. Judge Robert Ewing Was Prominent in State's Affairs". The Leaf-Chronicle. Clarksville, Tennessee. October 24, 1932. p. 6. Retrieved April 17, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. (Registration required (help)).
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Final Rites Today For Judge Robert Ewing". The Tennessean. October 25, 1932. p. 8. Retrieved April 17, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. (Registration required (help)).
- Friends of Metro Archives at the Wayback Machine (archived April 7, 2006) (Accessed June 15, 2005)
| Preceded by Hilary Ewing Howse |
Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee 1914–1916 |
Succeeded by William Gupton |