Royall T. Wheeler | |
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Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court | |
In office 1857–1864 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 23, 1810 Vermont |
Died | April 8, 1864 Washington County, Texas | (aged 53)
Royall Tyler Wheeler (August 23, 1810 – April 8, 1864), sometimes referred to as Royal Tyler Wheeler, was an American judge who became Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Between 1857 and 1860, he was the first head of the Baylor Law School. He is the namesake of Wheeler County, Texas, and its county seat.