William Terry (congressman)
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For the other Confederate general, see William R. Terry. For other people with the same name, see William Terry (disambiguation).
William Terry (August 14, 1824 – September 5, 1888) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer, teacher, slaveowner, and Confederate soldier from Virginia. The last commander of the famed Stonewall Brigade during the American Civil War also twice won election to the U.S. House of Representatives after the conflict.[1]
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William Terry | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | James K. Gibson |
Succeeded by | Eppa Hunton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
Preceded by | Rees Bowen |
Succeeded by | Auburn Pridemore |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-08-14)August 14, 1824 Amherst County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | September 5, 1888(1888-09-05) (aged 64) Wytheville, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | East End Cemetery Wytheville, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Conservative (before c. 1875) Democrat |
Spouse |
Emma Wigginton (m. 1852) |
Children | 7 |
Profession | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Virginia Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Virginia Militia Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–65 |
Rank | 1st Lieutenant (Virginia Militia) Brigadier General |
Commands | 4th Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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