William Henry Sneed, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Henry Sneed

American politician

Date of Birth: 27-Aug-1812

Place of Birth: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 18-Sep-1869

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

William Henry Sneed (August 27, 1812 – September 18, 1869) was an American attorney and politician, active initially in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and later in Knoxville, Tennessee, during the mid-19th century.
He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district during the Thirty-fourth Congress (1855–1857).
In the months leading up to the Civil War, he became a leader of Knoxville's secessionist movement.
Along with his successful career as an attorney, Sneed was involved in a number of business ventures, most notably the Lamar House Hotel, which he purchased in 1856.