Edward Benjamin Cushing
Edward Benjamin Cushing | |
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Born | November 22, 1862 Houston, Texas |
Died | February 17, 1924 Houston, Texas | (aged 61)
Education | Texas A&M University |
Occupation(s) | Engineer, university administrator |
Employer | Texas A&M University |
Spouse | Florence Abbey Powars |
Parent(s) | E.H. Cushing Matilda Cushing |
Edward Benjamin Cushing (November 22, 1862 – February 17, 1924) was an engineer and academic administrator. He served as the chairman of the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University in 1912.
Biography
Early life
Edward Benjamin Cushing was born in
Career
He worked as a civil engineer for
Later, he personally bankrolled the fledgling Texas A&M University while chairman of the Board of Regents in 1912.[4] His money and campaign prevented a Texas A&M consolidation with the University of Texas at Austin.
Personal life
In 1888, he married Florence Abbey Powars.[3]
In March 1904, his brother was kidnapped for ransom in West Texas and taken across the border to Mexico.[5]
Death
He died in Houston in 1924. At the time of his death, he was a bank receiver for First National Bank in Granger, Texas.[3]
Legacy
In 1930, a library was built at Texas A&M University in memory of Cushing. This represented the first freestanding library on the Texas A&M campus. The Sterling C. Evans Library was constructed in 1968 and became the university's primary library, but the
Honors and awards
References
- ^ "Cushing, Edward Hopkins". The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "Tribute Wall: Distinguished Alumni". The Association of Former Students. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Cushing, Edward Benjamin". The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "Cushing Memorial Library: Building History". Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "Mexican Brigands' Raid" (PDF). New York Times. March 3, 1904. Retrieved July 6, 2012.