Hiram Parks Bell
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Hiram Parks Bell?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the U.S. Representative from Georgia. For the United States Representative from Ohio, see Hiram Bell.
Hiram Parks Bell (January 19, 1827 – August 16, 1907) was a white supremacist, slave owner,[1] U.S. Representative and a Confederate Representative from the state of Georgia.
This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (March 2013) |
Quick Facts Preceded by, Succeeded by ...
Hiram Parks Bell | |
---|---|
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 (first term) March 13, 1877 – March 3, 1879 (second term) | |
Preceded by | New seat (first term) Benjamin Harvey Hill (second term) |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Harvey Hill (first term) Emory Speer (second term) |
Member of the Georgia Senate | |
In office 1861 1900–1901 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1898–1899 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-01-19)January 19, 1827 Jefferson, Georgia |
Died | August 16, 1907(1907-08-16) (aged 78) Atlanta, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Colonel (CSA) |
Commands | 43rd Georgia Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Close