Alexander W. Terrell
Alexander William Terrell | |
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| Born | Alexander Watkins Terrell November 23, 1827 Patrick County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1912 (aged 84) Mineral Wells, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, planter, diplomat |
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| Children | 8 |
| Parent(s) | Christopher Joseph Terrell Susan Kennerly |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | Confederate Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Unit | 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment 34th Texas Regiment |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Alexander Watkins Terrell (November 23, 1827 – September 9, 1912) was an American lawyer, judge, planter, Confederate officer, and diplomat. He served as the U. S. Envoy to the Ottoman Empire and a Confederate military officer. He helped pass influential legislation including the Terrell Election Law, served as president of the Texas State Historical Association and on the board of regents for the University of Texas.