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Powhatan W. Maxey (1810–1876) was an American Whig politician. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1843 to 1845.
Biography
Early life
Powhatan Woolridge Maxey was born on May 7, 1810. His parents were from Virginia, and he had six brothers and seven sisters.
Career
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 W. Campbell for $30,000 to build the new Tennessee State Capitol. He also served as a Justice of the Peace.
Personal life
He married Julia Hobbs on October 18, 1832. 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.