John McCormick Lea
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John McCormick Lea (December 25, 1818 – September 21, 1903) was an American Whig politician. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1849 to 1850.
Quick Facts 26th Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, Preceded by ...
John McCormick Lea | |
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26th Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee | |
In office 1849–1850 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Allison |
Succeeded by | John Hugh Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-12-25)December 25, 1818 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | September 21, 1903(1903-09-21) (aged 84) Monteagle, Tennessee, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Overton (m. 1843) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Luke Lea Susan Wells McCormick |
Alma mater | University of Nashville |
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