Terry H. Cahal Explained

Terry H. Cahal
Birth Date:	September 4, 1802
Birth Place:	Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:	Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting Place:	Nashville City Cemetery
Occupation:	Politician
Spouse:	Ann C. Cahal

Terry H. Cahal (September 4, 1802 – April 15, 1851) was an American jurist and politician in the Antebellum South. He served as the Speaker of the Tennessee Senate and the Chancellor of Tennessee.

Early life

Terry H. Cahal was born on September 4, 1802, in Virginia.^[1] He served in the First Seminole War of 1816–1819.^[1]

Career

Cahal was a lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Tennessee twice.^[1] He also served as its Speaker once.^[1] He subsequently served as the "Chancellor" of Tennessee.^[2] In 1833, he warned against secession in the wake of the Nullification Crisis.^[3] On slavery, Cahal argued:

Personal life and death

Cahal had a wife named Ann.^[1] He died on April 15, 1851.^{[1] [2]}

Works

• Book: Cahal. Terry H.. Address of Terry H. Cahal, to the Freemen of the Ninth Electoral District of the State of Tennessee. 13167400.
• Book: Cahal. Terry H.. Tennessee Subtreasury Preamble and Resolutions of the General Assembly of Tennessee # 181. 1838. 772604971.
• Book: Cahal. Terry H.. Tennessee- Disposal of Vacant Lands Document No. 317. 1838. Washington. 772604972.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cahal, Ann C. Cahal, Terry H. Section 15.2 ID # 150091. Nashville City Cemetery. September 29, 2016.
2. News: From the Maury Intelligencer. September 29, 2016. The Tennessean. April 26, 1851. 2. Newspapers.com. registration .
3. News: From the Nashville Republican, Jan. 18th, 1833: Union Meeting At Columbia. September 29, 2016. The Tennessean. May 19, 1851. 2. Newspapers.com. registration .