Thomas B. Coleman

Thomas B. Coleman (1795–1848) was an American politician, slaveowner, and freemason. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1842 to 1843.

Early life[edit]

Coleman was born in 1795.[1] His father was Joseph Coleman, and his mother was Ann M. Coleman.[1][2] However, he was not related to Joseph Coleman, who served as the first Mayor of Nashville from 1806 to 1809.[3]

Career[edit]

Coleman was elected to the Nashville Board of Aldermen in 1835, and re-elected five times.[3] He served as Mayor of Nashville from 1842 to 1843.[1][2][4]

Personal life and death[edit]

Coleman married Margaret Stewart.[1] They had three sons, Thomas, Leroy, James, and one daughter, Mary J. Coleman.[1] He owned ten slaves.[3] He was a freemason.[3] He died in December 1848, and he is buried in the Nashville City Cemetery.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Friends of Metropolitan Archives of Nashville and Davidson County, TN
  2. ^ a b c Nashville City Cemetery
  3. ^ a b c d Nashville City Cemetery biography
  4. ^ Nashville Library
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee
1842–1843 		Succeeded by


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