Elijah W. Chastain
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Elijah Webb Chastain (September 25, 1813 – April 9, 1874) was an American politician, soldier and lawyer.
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Elijah Webb Chastain | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Thomas C. Hackett |
Succeeded by | John Henry Lumpkin |
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Born | September 25, 1813 Near Pickens, South Carolina |
Died | April 9, 1874(1874-04-09) (aged 60) Dalton, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
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Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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