William Willis Garth

William Willis Garth (October 28, 1828 – February 25, 1912) was an American politician. He served as a representative of the Alabama's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives between March 4, 1877, and March 3, 1879.

William Willis Garth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 8th district
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	William M. Lowe
Personal details
Born	(1828-10-28)October 28, 1828 Morgan County, Alabama, U.S.
Died	February 25, 1912(1912-02-25) (aged 83) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Resting place	Maple Hill Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of Virginia
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Lieutenant colonel
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Biography

Garth's grave at Maple Hill Cemetery

Garth was born on October 28, 1828, in Morgan County, Alabama. He pursued classical studies at Lagrange, Virginia and at Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia, and studied law at the University of Virginia. He was admitted to the Alabama bar and practiced law at Huntsville, Alabama. During the Civil War, he served as a lieutenant colonel on the staff of General James Longstreet in the Confederate Army.

Garth was elected in 1876 as a Democratic representative to the 45th Congress, but was defeated for reelection in 1878. He resumed the practice of law, and died in Huntsville, Alabama on February 25, 1912. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.