William T. Avery

William Tecumsah Avery
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byThomas Rivers
Succeeded byH. Casey Young
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
1843
Personal details
Born(1819-11-11)November 11, 1819
Hardeman County, Tennessee
DiedMay 20, 1880(1880-05-20) (aged 60)
Crittenden County, Arkansas
PartyDemocratic
SpouseEmma Chastelette Jones
Children3
Alma materJackson College
ProfessionLawyer, politician

William Tecumsah "Tom" Avery (November 11, 1819 – May 20, 1880) was an American slave owner, politician, member of the United States House of Representatives for the 10th congressional district of Tennessee, and Confederate Army officer.

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