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William Terry (congressman)
American politician, lawyer, teacher, and soldier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the other Confederate general, see William R. Terry. For other people with the same name, see William Terry (disambiguation).
William Terry (August 14, 1824 – September 5, 1888) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer, teacher, slaveowner, and Confederate soldier from Virginia. The last commander of the famed Stonewall Brigade during the American Civil War also twice won election to the U.S. House of Representatives after the conflict.[1]
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William Terry | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | James K. Gibson |
Succeeded by | Eppa Hunton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
Preceded by | Rees Bowen |
Succeeded by | Auburn Pridemore |
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Born | (1824-08-14)August 14, 1824 Amherst County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | September 5, 1888(1888-09-05) (aged 64) Wytheville, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | East End Cemetery Wytheville, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Conservative (before c. 1875) Democrat |
Spouse |
Emma Wigginton (m. 1852) |
Children | 7 |
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Years of service | 1861–65 |
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Commands | 4th Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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