City: Lebanon
BEARD, Edward Ewing, lawyer; born Princeton, Ky.; son of Rev. Richard BEARD, D. D.; father’s occupation professor of theology in Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn.; paternal grandfather John BEARD; maternal grandfather Andrew CASTLEMAN; graduated from Cumberland University with A.B. degree, June, 1870; entered the practice of law in early life; married Sarah LIVINGSTON, Oct. 12, 1876; member K. P. and I. O. O. F.; Democrat; mayor of Lebanon, Tenn., 1878-1879-1880; member of Tenn. Legislature, 1885; engaged in the practice of law at Lebanon, Tenn.; member of Presbyterian church, U. S. A.
