Frederick Heiskell
Frederick Steidinger Heiskell (1786 – November 29, 1882) was an American newspaper publisher, politician, and civic leader, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, throughout much of the 19th century. He cofounded the Knoxville Register, which during its early years was the city's only newspaper, and operated a printing firm that published a number of early important books on Tennessee history and law. He also served one term in the Tennessee Senate (1847–1849), and briefly served as Mayor of Knoxville in 1835. He was a trustee, organizer, or financial supporter of numerous schools and civic organizations.
Frederick Heiskell | |
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Pioneer of Tennessee Journalism | |
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from Knox County | |
| In office October 4, 1847 – October 1, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. McCampbell |
| Succeeded by | John F. Henry |
| Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee | |
| In office 1835 | |
| Preceded by | Solomon D. Jacobs |
| Succeeded by | William C. Mynatt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1786 Hagerstown, Maryland, United States |
| Died | November 29, 1882 (aged 95–96) Rogersville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Whig Know Nothing Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Brown (1816–1851, her death) Alice Armstrong Fulkerson (1853–1874, her death) |
| Relations | William Heiskell (brother) Joseph Brown Heiskell (son) John Netherland Heiskell (grandson) |
| Residence | Statesview (Knoxville, Tennessee) |
| Occupation | Farmer, publisher |
A Southern Unionist, Heiskell was a delegate to the pro-Union East Tennessee Convention on the eve of the Civil War. After the war, he opposed the radical policies of Governor William G. Brownlow.