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William Augustine Morgan
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William Augustine Morgan (March 30, 1831 – February 14, 1899) was a Virginia planter from Shepherdstown who became a Confederate States Army cavalry officer throughout the American Civil War, then represented Jefferson County at the West Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1872 and served as the county's deputy sheriff for 26 years.
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Born | (1831-03-30)March 30, 1831 near Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 14, 1899(1899-02-14) (aged 67) Shepherdstown, West Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 1st Virginia Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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