Name/Title
William CarrollEntry/Object ID
Carroll, WilliamDescription
Near waist-length view of subject facing three-quarter left and looking directly at the viewer. His curly grey hair is parted on his left and rises high off his forehead, brushes backwards on the side of his head, and culminates in forward curling sideburns. His starched white shirt and black banded tie are under a black topcoat with two buttons showingCollection
Private CollectionGeneral Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
William Carroll born March 3, 1788 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - died March 22, 1844 - buried City Cemetery, Nashville. Married Cecelia Bradford of Fauquier County, Virginia. She was daughter of Henry Bradford and the former Elizabeth Payne Blackmore. Carroll was governor of Tennessee 1821-1827 and 1829-1833. Fought in War of 1812, under General Andrew Jackson, specifically at the Battle of New Orleans.Create Date
May 31, 2026Update Date
June 19, 2026