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Sam M. Fleming
Sam M. Fleming (1908–2000) was an American banker, chief executive and Philanthropy, philanthropist. As president and Chairperson, chairman of the Third National Bank of Nashville from 1950 to 1973, he financed many publicly traded corporations as well the country music industry. Biography Early life Samuel M. Fleming was born in 1908 in Franklin, Tennessee.Bill CareyBanking giant Sam Fleming dies ''NashvillePost.com'', January 21, 2000Bill CareyThe life of Sam Fleming: One great deal after another ''NashvillePost.com'', January 22, 2000Former VU board president Sam Fleming mourned ''Vanderbilt Reporter'', January 28, 2000 His great-grandfather, Newton Cannon (1781–1841), served as the Governor of Tennessee from 1835 to 1839, as was his great-granduncle, Aaron V. Brown (1795–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newton Cannon
Newton Cannon (May 22, 1781 – September 16, 1841) was an American politician who served as the eighth Governor of Tennessee from 1835 to 1839. He also served several terms in the United States House of Representatives, from 1814 to 1817, and from 1819 to 1823. Cannon was a long-time foe of Andrew Jackson, and spent much of his political career opposing Jacksonite policies. Cannon was succeeded as Governor of Tennessee by James K. Polk in 1839, who later became President of the United States. Early life Born in Guilford County, North Carolina, Cannon was the son of Minos Cannon, who served as a soldier in the Continental Army. The family moved to the area that later became Williamson County, Tennessee, around 1790.Jonathan M. Atkins"Newton Cannon" in ''Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture'' (online edition). Last accessed June 3, 2011. Cannon received a common school education and tried several occupations as a young man, working as a saddler, merchant and surveying, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |