Background
Powhatan Woolridge Maxey was born on May 7, 1810.
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Career
He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1843 to 1845. He sat on the Nashville Board of Aldermen. From 1843 to 1845, He served as Mayor of Nashville.
During his tenure, what was then known as Campbell"s Hill was bought from George West. Campbell for $30,000 to build the new Tennessee State Capitol.
He also served as a Justice of the Peace. Personal life
They had six children.
He attended McKendree Methodist Church and later, Hobson Chapel Methodist Church. He died on August 8, 1876, and he is buried in the Nashville City Cemetery.
