William T. Haskell (July 21, 1818 – March 12, 1859) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 11th congressional district.
[1] He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1838 and commenced practice in Jackson, Tennessee.
They had six children: Shephard P., William C., Joshua, Viola, Anna, and Mary.
During the Mexican–American War, he served as colonel of the 2nd Tennessee Infantry Regiment.
[3] Haskell died in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in an insane asylum, March 12, 1859 (age 40 years, 234 days).