William T. Haskell
American politician (1818–1859) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William T. Haskell (July 21, 1818 – March 12, 1859) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 11th congressional district.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 11th district, Preceded by ...
William T. Haskell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 11th district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Milton Brown |
Succeeded by | Christopher H. Williams |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1840–1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-07-21)July 21, 1818 Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
Died | March 12, 1859(1859-03-12) (aged 40) Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Sarah Paralee Porter Haskell |
Children | Shephard P. Haskell
William C. Haskell Joshua Haskell Viola Haskell Anna Haskell Mary Haskell |
Alma mater | University of Nashville |
Profession | lawyer
soldier politician |
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