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 by | Josiah M. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel A. Smith |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Albert G. Watkins |
| Succeeded by | William H. Sneed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1826 Knox County, Tennessee |
| Died | August 18, 1862 (aged 36) Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Eleanor Deery Churchwell |
| Alma mater | Emory and Henry College, Virginia |
| Profession | lawyer, politician, judge, ambassador |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1862 |
| Rank | Colonel (CSA) |
| Commands | 34th Tennessee Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American 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 was a member of the Democratic Party, and as of 2025 was the last Democrat to represent the Knoxville area in the U.S. House. He also served as Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War.