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Albert S. Marks
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Albert Smith Marks (October 16, 1836 – November 4, 1891) was an American attorney, soldier and politician. He was the 21st governor of Tennessee from 1879 to 1881. Prior to that, he had served as a state chancery court judge. Marks fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War, and part of his leg was amputated as a result of a wound suffered at the Battle of Stones River in 1862.[1]
Quick Facts 21st Governor of Tennessee, Preceded by ...
Albert Smith Marks | |
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![]() Portrait of Marks by Washington B. Cooper | |
21st Governor of Tennessee | |
In office February 16, 1879 – January 17, 1881 | |
Preceded by | James D. Porter |
Succeeded by | Alvin Hawkins |
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Born | (1836-10-16)October 16, 1836 Owensboro, Kentucky |
Died | November 4, 1891(1891-11-04) (aged 55) Nashville, Tennessee |
Resting place | Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Tennessee |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Novella Davis (m. 1863) |
Profession | Attorney |
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Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Commands | 17th Tennessee Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Camp Wildcat (1861) • Mill Springs (1862) • Munfordville (1862) • Stones River (1862) |
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