Benjamin Cudworth Yancey Jr.
American politician, lawyer, army officer and diplomat (1817–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Cudworth Yancey Jr. (April 27, 1817 – October 24, 1891) was an American politician, lawyer, officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and diplomat.
Quick Facts Colonel, Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the Clarke County district ...
Benjamin Cudworth Yancey Jr | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the Clarke County district | |
In office 1875–1879 | |
United States Minister Resident, Argentina | |
In office December 1, 1858 – September 30, 1859 | |
Preceded by | James A. Peden |
Succeeded by | John F. Cushman |
President of the Alabama State Senate | |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1855–1856 | |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the Edgefield District district | |
In office 1846–1849 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-04-27)April 27, 1817 Charleston, South Carolina |
Died | October 24, 1891(1891-10-24) (aged 74) |
Resting place | Myrtle Hill Cemetery[1] Rome, Georgia |
Education | Franklin College (A.B.) Harvard Law School (B.L.) |
Occupation | Diplomat, Politician, Soldier |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Georgia State Troops[2] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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