William Trousdale (September 23, 1790 – March 27, 1872) was an American soldier and politician. He served as the 13th governor of Tennessee from 1849 to 1851, and was United States Minister to Brazil from 1853 to 1857.

Oct 8, 2017 · Mexican War hero, governor, and minister to Brazil, William Trousdale was born in Orange County, North Carolina. In 1796 he came with his parents, James and Elizabeth Dobbins Trousdale, to settle in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Apr 23, 2021 · Few men experienced such heroic military service in the 19th century as did William Trousdale of Tennessee. Read his story on WATM.

William Trousdale was born in Orange County, North Carolina, on the 23rd day of September, 1790. His father, James Trousdale, was of Scotch-Irish parentage and was born in Pennsylvania shortly after his parents landed in America.

James Trousdale (Dec 16, 1736 - Dec 24, 1818) was a captain in the American Revolution [1] and father of William Trousdale, Governor of Tennessee. [2] He was the son of John and Elizabeth (Carraway) Trousdale, who were born in Ulster Province, (now Northern) Ireland. [3]

a history of the life of general william trousdale. William Trousdale was born in Orange County, North Carolina, on the 23rd day of September, 1790. His father, James Trousdale, was of Scotch-Irish parentage and was born in Pennsylvania shortly after his parents landed in America.

On election day, 2 August 1849, Democratic nominee William Trousdale won the election by a margin of 574 votes against his opponent Whig nominee and incumbent Governor Neill S. Brown, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor.

Dec 6, 2022 · William Trousdale, soldier, statesman, and ambassador, was born in Orange County, the son of James and Elizabeth Dobbins Trousdale. James Trousdale had commanded a company of North Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution.

He is a specialist on Afghanistan, on Europeans in 19th Century Central and South Asia, and on military academies, and has authored five books and numerous articles.

William Trousdale was an American soldier and politician who served as the 13th governor of Tennessee from 1849 to 1851. He was also the United States Minister to Brazil from 1853 to 1857. He fought in the Creek War, War of 1812, Second …