Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton
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Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton (February 8, 1822 ā September 3, 1863) was a Missouri attorney, politician and Confederate States Army officer who served as a Confederate States Senator from February 18, 1862, until his death in Alabama of malaria contracted while defending Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1863.
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Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton | |
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Confederate States Senator from Missouri | |
In office February 18, 1862 ā September 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Waldo P. Johnson |
Member of the Missouri State Senate | |
In office 1858-1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-02-08)February 8, 1822 Loudoun County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | September 3, 1863(1863-09-03) (aged 41) Bladon Springs, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Miami College University of Virginia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861-1863 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 8th Division Missouri State Guard[1] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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