Robert Ewing (mayor)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BornAugust 10, 1849
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 1932 (aged 83)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting placeMount Olivet Cemetery
AlmamaterWashington and Lee University
Robert Ewing | |
|---|---|
 Ewing in 1915 | |
| Born | August 10, 1849 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1932 (aged 83) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
| Occupations | Businessman, politician |
| Spouse | 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.
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]
