 |
History and Government—Congressional Biographies—TennesseeEdwin Hickman EWING
(1809-1902)
EWING, Edwin Hickman,
(brother of Andrew Ewing), a Representative from Tennessee; born in
Nashville, Tenn., December 2, 1809; completed preparatory studies,
and was graduated from the University of Nashville in 1827; studied
law; was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in
Nashville; became a trustee of the University of Nashville in 1831,
and served until his death; member of the State house of
representatives in 1841 and 1842; elected as a Whig to the
Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845-March 3, 1847); was not a
candidate for renomination; resumed the practice of law in
Nashville; after the Civil War was appointed president of the
University of Nashville; died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., April 24,
1902; interment in Murfreesboro City Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
Related Links
|
24 X 7
Private Tutor
|
24 x 7 Tutor Availability |
|
|
Unlimited Online Tutoring |
|
|
1-on-1 Tutoring |
|
