William M. Churchwell
William Montgomery Churchwell | |
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Albert G. Watkins | |
Succeeded by | William H. Sneed |
Personal details | |
Born | Knox County, Tennessee | February 20, 1826
Died | August 18, 1862 Knoxville, Tennessee | (aged 36)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Martha Eleanor Deery Churchwell |
Alma mater | Emory and Henry College, Virginia |
Profession | lawyer, politician, judge, ambassador |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1861–1862 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands | 34th Tennessee Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Montgomery Churchwell (February 20, 1826 – August 18, 1862) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives. He also served as Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War.
Biography
Churchwell was born near Knoxville, Tennessee in Knox County on February 20, 1826. He attended private schools and Emory and Henry College in Emory, Virginia from 1840 to 1843. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Knoxville.[1] He married Martha Eleanor Deery.
Career
Churchwell served as one of the judges for Knox County. He was elected as a
Churchwell was later a provost marshal for the district of east Tennessee. During the administration of President Buchanan, he was sent on a secret mission to Mexico.[3] He served in the Confederate states Army as colonel of the 34th Tennessee Infantry Regiment (4th Provisional Tennessee Infantry) during the American Civil War.
Death
Churchwell died in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 18, 1862 (age 36 years, 179 days). He is interred at Old Gray Cemetery.[4]
References
- ^ "CHURCHWELL, William Montgomery - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ^ "William Churchwell, former Representative for Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District". GovTrack.us. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ^ Callahan, James Morton (1909). Evolution of Seward's Mexican Policy. West Virginia University. p. 7. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence (October 2, 2012). "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Churchman to Ciro". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved March 21, 2013.