Background
Terrell, Alexander Watkins was born on November 3, 1827 in Patrick County, Virginia, United States. Son of Christopher Joseph and Susan (Kennerly) Terrell.
Terrell, Alexander Watkins was born on November 3, 1827 in Patrick County, Virginia, United States. Son of Christopher Joseph and Susan (Kennerly) Terrell.
Educated University of Missouri.
Admitted to bar, 1849. Began practice at Saint Joseph, Missouri. Removed to Texas; judge District Court, 1857-1862.
Colonel of cavalry, C.S.A. Member Texas House of Representatives, 4 years, Senate, 10 years.
United States minister to Turkey, 1893-1897.
Portrait hung in Texas House of Representatives, 1903, in recognition of prominence as legislator. Home: Austin, Texas
Member Texas House of Representatives, 4 years, Senate, 10 years.
Married 3 times.