Kellian Whaley
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Kellian Van Rensalear Whaley (May 6, 1821 – May 20, 1876) was a nineteenth-century lumberman and congressman from Virginia before the American Civil War and West Virginia after the state's creation. During the Civil War, Whaley was major of the 9th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry and captured during a Confederate raid, but escaped his captors.
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Kellian Van Rensalear Whaley | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd district | |
In office December 7, 1863 – March 3, 1867 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Daniel Polsley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Henry A. Edmundson |
Succeeded by | District eliminated |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-05-06)May 6, 1821 Utica, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 20, 1876(1876-05-20) (aged 55) Point Pleasant, West Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Unionist Unconditional Unionist Republican |
Profession | Politician, Lumberman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | West Virginia Militia |
Years of service | 1861-1863 |
Rank | major |
Unit | 9th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
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