John Patton Erwin

John Patton Erwin (January 8, 1795 – August 27, 1857) was an American Whig politician. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1821 to 1822, and from 1834 to 1835.

Early life John Patton Erwin was born on January 8, 1795, in Wilkes County, North Carolina. His father was Col. Andrew Erwin, a land speculator, and his mother, Jane Patton. He had nine siblings. He also served as Principal Clerk of the Tennessee House of Representatives as well as editor of the Nashville Whig. He was opposed to Andrew Jackson.

Later, he served as Cashier at the Yeatman & Woods Bank.

Personal life He married Frances Lanier Williams (1796–1872), a member of the Lanier family, in 1815. They had four daughters, Ellen, Mary Caroline, Rebecca and Amelia. In his last years, he was paralyzed. In 1831, he bought the "Buena Vista" mansion.

Death and legacy He died on August 27, 1857, and he is buried in the Nashville City Cemetery. After his death, his widow sold them "Buena Vista" mansion to the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia.