City: Nashville
WASHBURN, Charles Campbell, professional singer; born Quincy, Ill., December 15, 1868; English descent; son of Cornelius and Isora E. (Blades) WASHBURN; paternal grandparents Vincent Robinson and Elizabeth (Collins) WASHBURN, maternal grandparents William and Amanda (Gates) BLADES; attended Covington (Ky.) High School; graduated from Vanderbilt University, B.D., in 1892, and College of Music, Cincinnati, O., Vocal Artist, 1895; married Minnie MORGAN, February 21, 1900; at one time held Chair of Hymnology and Vocal Music in Theological Seminary of Vanderbilt University; has engaged in teaching and singing since 1907.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.a
