About William Terrell
Lived 1788 – 1855 (aged 66–67). William Terrell was an American politician.
William Terrell (1786 – July 4, 1855) was an American politician and medical doctor who was elected as a United States representative from Georgia.
Family
He was one of two children born to Joel and Lucy (Ragland) Terrell. He was born in either Fairfax County
Career He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing Hancock County from 1810 to 1813, and held various local offices.
Legacy
Terrell County, Georgia, created in 1856 from portions of Randolph and Lee Counties, was named for William Terrell. Dawson, the county seat, is named after William C. Dawson, his daughter's father-in-law.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Terrell?
American politician
When was William Terrell born?
William Terrell was born in 1788 in Fairfax County.
When did William Terrell die?
William Terrell died on 4 July 1855 in Georgia.
What was William Terrell's occupation?
William Terrell was a politician.
What nationality was William Terrell?
William Terrell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Terrell. https://biography.guide/william-terrell/
MLA: "William Terrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-terrell/.
Chicago: "William Terrell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-terrell/.
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