William M. Churchwell

William Montgomery Churchwell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded byJosiah M. Anderson
Succeeded bySamuel A. Smith
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded byAlbert G. Watkins
Succeeded byWilliam H. Sneed
Personal details
Born(1826-02-20)February 20, 1826
Knox County, Tennessee
DiedAugust 18, 1862(1862-08-18) (aged 36)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Eleanor Deery Churchwell
Alma materEmory and Henry College, Virginia
Professionlawyer, politician, judge, ambassador
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1862
Rank Colonel (CSA)
Commands34th Tennessee Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican 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.