George G. Dibrell
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George Gibbs Dibrell (April 12, 1822 – May 9, 1888) was an American lawyer and a five-term member of the United States House of Representatives from the 3rd Congressional District of Tennessee. He also served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and as a railroad executive.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 3rd district, Preceded by ...
George G. Dibrell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | William Crutchfield |
Succeeded by | John R. Neal |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | George Gibbs Dibrell (1822-04-12)April 12, 1822 Sparta, Tennessee, US |
Died | May 9, 1888(1888-05-09) (aged 66) Sparta, Tennessee, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary E. Leftwich Dibrell |
Children | Wamon L. Dibrell Frank Simpson Dibrell |
Alma mater | East Tennessee University |
Profession | lawyer, farmer, merchant, judge, banker, railroad executive |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 25th Tennessee Infantry |
Commands | 8th Tennessee Cavaly Dibrell's Cavalry Brigade Dibrell's Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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