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. He served in the First Seminole War of 1816–1819.
Career Cahal was a lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Tennessee twice. He also served as its Speaker once. He subsequently served as the "Chancellor" of Tennessee. In 1833, he warned against secession in the wake of the Nullification Crisis. On slavery, Cahal argued:
Personal life and death Cahal had a wife named Ann. He died on April 15, 1851.
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