Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-05-03
THE LATE THOMAS EAKIN.
His Successful Career rs n Banker-A
Tribute Of Respect by the Merchants
Of Nashville.

HIS Successful career As Banker-A
Tribute Of Respect by the Merchants
of Nashville.
A meeting of merchants was held at the
Commercial Insurance office yesterday af-
ternoon al 4 O'Clock, to take ac1ioD in re
gard to the death Of a former citizen Of
Nashville. Mr.. Thomas Eakin, Of New
York.
Mr.. II. C. Hensley was called to the
chair. and 4. V. 5. Lindsey, Jr., was ap-
pointed secretary.
\ committee was appointed to dratt suit
able resolutions respecting Mr.. Eakin's
death, and through its chairman, Mr.. y. b.
Robertson, reported the following, which
were adopted:
Whereas, we have Just received the mel
ancholy intelligence of the death of Thomas
Eakin. of New York, formerly Of Nash
vile. it il proper that the event should not
pass unobserved' by those among whom a
large portion of his useful life was spent.
The deceased was a native Of Ireland,
and in early life migrated to Shelbyyille,
Tenn. In 1896 he removed 10 Nashville,
and in partnership with his brother began
business as wholesale dry goods merchant.
This house did very large business, was
one of the pioneers in that branch of mer-
camille dealing for which Nashville is now
considered an important pOint-the whole
sale dry goods trade-and the success OF
that firm demonstrated the fact, hitherto
doubtful, that inland cities were adapted
alike to trade either wholesale or retail;
and could well compete with our CONNER
cial seaports in selling 10 inland customers.
I his business caused Mr.. Eakin to form
general acquaintance in Middle Tennessee,
and his character for personal honesty and
commercial integrity won for the house
most remuneratiye and extensive patron
age. About 1854 Mr.. Eakin removed to
New York. and sooa thereafter engaged in
the business of banking. His success in
the new business was great as in that IN
which the foundation of his fortune was
laid. To great industry Mr.. Eakin added
mental and moral qualities of high order,
and to those who know him it is not sur
priSing that, even in the great city OF New
York. he should so soon have established
himself as a reliable and trustworthy bank
er. His Office was he home OF all len
nesSeeans who sojOurned in New York for
business or pleasure, and II is with feelings
OF grateful remembrance that the kindness
and attention thus shown TO his old friends
will ALWAYS be stored in their memories.
Naturally kind and urbane, he was not de-
monstraiiye in his action; always candid
and truthful, his character was that OF a
man of principle, who never raised hope
that he did not intend TO crafty, nor
by word or decd ever insinuated 4 decep-
ton. Though the present generation OF
merchants in Nashville have come upon
the stage since he ceased to be a citizen Of
Tennessee, the good name that he lett sur
wives, and it is with feelings at sorrow that
we are called to chronicle the death Of one
who was so highly esteemed among us.
Therefore, be it
Resolved, that We sympathize with his
family and friends in this sad bereavement:
Resolved, that the public has SpsI aimed
a IS in the death of an active, useful, viz
tuouS citizen.
Resolved, that the example in life set by
our deceased friend, was not without
good influence. Therefore, in one sense,
he still lives in the good that he has done,
and the example which his life affords to
all young men, that industry, integrity and
urbanity will always command success IN
life and give moral beauty to character
which death itself cannot destroy.
On motion of Mr. b. Buckner, the Presl-
dent was requested to send copy OF the
resolutions to the family OF the deceased,
and that they be published in the city pa
perS.