Edwin Holland Terrell

Edwin Holland Terrell (November 21, 1848 July 1, 1910) was an American diplomat who served as United States Minister to Belgium from April 1, 1889, to June 22, 1893.

Early life and education Edwin Holland Terrell was born on November 21, 1848, in Brookville, Indiana. He was the son of Martha Jarrell Terrell and Williamson Terrell. His father was a Methodist minister and could no longer support Terrell. Terrell served as ambassador to Belgium until June 22, 1893. In 1891, Terrell made a treaty with Belgian King Leopold II. In addition to serving as ambassador to Belgium, Terrell served as the United States representative to the Brussels Anti-Slavery Conference 1889–90, International Conference on Customs tariffs of 1890, and International Monetary Conference of 1892.

Political career Terrell was a delegate to the 1880 Republican National Convention, 1888 Republican National Convention and 1904 Republican National Convention.

Personal life Terrell married Mary Maverick, the daughter of Samuel Maverick of whom the term “maverick” comes from on August 17, 1874. They had six children. After her death in January 1891, Terrell married Lois Lasaster on February 7, 1895. They had three children.

Death Terrell died on July 1, 1910.