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John A. McEwen

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John A. McEwen (November 28, 1824 – December 3, 1858) was the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, United States from 1857 to 1858.[1] Born in Fayetteville, Tennessee, his father was R. H. McEwen.[2] McEwen was a graduate of the University of Nashville, a lawyer admitted to the bar in 1845,[2] and editor of the Nashville Daily Gazette 1852–1853.[3] He served as secretary of the first Nashville Board of Education in 1854.[4] McEwen died of consumption (chronic tuberculosis) in 1858, shortly after the end of his term in office.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Mayors of Nashville to 2021" (PDF). nashvillearchives.org.
  2. ^ a b "Tributes of Respect". Republican Banner. December 7, 1858. p. 3. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  3. ^ a b "The Late John A. McEwen Esq". Republican Banner. December 5, 1858. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  4. ^ "Relating to Early History". Nashville Banner. February 12, 1898. p. 10. Retrieved 2025-02-01.