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David Williamson Carroll

1816 – 1905

American politician

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About David Williamson Carroll

Lived 1816 – 1905 (aged 89). David Williamson Carroll was an American lawyer, politician, army officer and judge.

David Williamson Carroll (March 11, 1816 – June 24, 1905) was an American politician who served in the Confederate army and congress during the American Civil War.

Biography Carroll was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a lineal descendant of Daniel Carroll and studied at St. Mary's College of Baltimore. He moved to Arkansas in 1836 and established a legal practice. He married Melanie Scull on February 11, 1838. In 1850, he was elected to the Arkansas state legislature. Later, he represented Arkansas in the Confederate congress.

After the war, he served a state court judge from 1866 to 1868. He died at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, and was buried in that city's Calvary Cemetery.

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Important facts

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Education
St. Mary's Seminary and University
Positions held
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
Also known as
D. W. Carroll

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Williamson Carroll?

American politician

When was David Williamson Carroll born?

David Williamson Carroll was born on 11 March 1816 in Baltimore.

When did David Williamson Carroll die?

David Williamson Carroll died on 24 June 1905 in Little Rock.

What was David Williamson Carroll's occupation?

David Williamson Carroll was a lawyer, politician, army officer and judge.

What nationality was David Williamson Carroll?

David Williamson Carroll was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Williamson Carroll

· Wikidata: Q5241164

· DBpedia: David Williamson Carroll

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