D. Wyatt Aiken
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David Wyatt Aiken (March 17, 1828 – April 6, 1887) was a Confederate army officer during the American Civil War and a reconstruction era five-term United States Congressman from South Carolina.
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David Wyatt Aiken | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Solomon L. Hoge |
Succeeded by | James S. Cothran |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Abbeville District | |
In office November 28, 1864 – December 21, 1866 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1828-03-17)March 17, 1828 Winnsboro, South Carolina, US |
Died | April 6, 1887(1887-04-06) (aged 59) Cokesbury, South Carolina, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | journalist, farmer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–64 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 7th South Carolina Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War - Peninsula Campaign - Northern Virginia Campaign - Battle of Antietam - Gettysburg Campaign |
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