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William Trousdale (1790–1872)

State of Residence: Tennessee
  1. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary (Brazil)
    Appointed: May 24, 1853
    Presentation of Credentials: October 8, 1853
    Termination of Mission: Presented recall on December 5, 1857
    • Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned on February 9, 1854, after confirmation.