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Eppa Hunton
American confederate general and politician (1822–1908) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eppa Hunton II (September 24, 1822 – October 11, 1908) was a Virginia lawyer and soldier who rose to become a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he served as a Democrat in both the United States House of Representatives and then the United States Senate from Virginia.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Virginia, Preceded by ...
Eppa Hunton | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office May 28, 1892 – March 4, 1895 | |
Preceded by | John S. Barbour Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas S. Martin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 4, 1881 | |
Preceded by | William Terry |
Succeeded by | John S. Barbour Jr. |
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Born | Eppa Hunton II (1822-09-24)September 24, 1822 Warrenton, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1908(1908-10-11) (aged 86) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Lucy Caroline Weir
(m. 1848; died 1899) |
Children | 2, including Eppa Jr. |
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Branch/service | Virginia Militia Confederate States Army |
Rank | Brigadier general (Virginia) Brigadier general (CSA) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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