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.
William T. Haskell | |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 21, 1818 Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Died | March 12, 1859 (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 |
Biography edit
Haskell was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on July 21, 1818. He was privately tutored, he attended the public schools of Murfreesboro, and he attended the University of Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1838 and commenced practice in Jackson, Tennessee. He married Sarah Porter, in Henry Co., Tenn., Feb. 7, 1838. They had six children: Shephard P., William C., Joshua, Viola, Anna, and Mary.[2]
Career edit
Haskell was a soldier in the Seminole War in 1836. During the Mexican–American War, he served as colonel of the 2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment. He worked as a lawyer in private practice.
In 1840 and 1841, Haskell served in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress. He served from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1849.[3]
Death edit
Haskell died in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in an insane asylum, March 12, 1859 (age 40 years, 234 days). He was interred in Riverside Cemetery in Jackson, Tennessee. He was the nephew of fellow congressman Charles Ready.[4] His widow was the first woman state librarian of Tennessee, appointed in 1871.
References edit
- ^ "William T. Haskell". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "William T. Haskell". Riverside Cemetery by Jonathan K. T. Smith. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "William T. Haskell". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "William T. Haskell". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "William T. Haskell (id: H000320)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.