Civil War Confederate Brigadier General, Alabama Governor. Born in Madison County, Alabama, he was a lawyer in practice when appointed a Major in the 9th Alabama Confederate Infantry Regiment at the start of the Civil War. Promoted Colonel of the 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment in March 1862, he fought at the battles of Seven Pines, Boonesboro and was promoted acting Brigadier General of Alabama in 1864. After the war, he was elected 26th Governor of Alabama in 1882, serving until 1886.
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General, Alabama Governor. Born in Madison County, Alabama, he was a lawyer in practice when appointed a Major in the 9th Alabama Confederate Infantry Regiment at the start of the Civil War. Promoted Colonel of the 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment in March 1862, he fought at the battles of Seven Pines, Boonesboro and was promoted acting Brigadier General of Alabama in 1864. After the war, he was elected 26th Governor of Alabama in 1882, serving until 1886.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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