Eli Metcalfe Bruce
American politician (1828–1866) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eli Metcalfe Bruce (February 22, 1828 – December 15, 1866) was a philanthropist and a Representative from Kentucky in the First and Second Confederate Congresses. He was the principal financier of the Confederate government of Kentucky during the Civil War.[2]
Quick Facts Representative to the Confederate Congress, Preceded by ...
Eli Metcalfe Bruce | |
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Representative to the Confederate Congress | |
In office 1862–1865 | |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | February 22, 1828 Fleming County, Kentucky |
Died | December 15, 1866(1866-12-15) (aged 38) New York City, New York |
Spouse | Elizabeth Sally Withers[1] |
Profession | Entrepreneur |
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