Abner W. C. Nowlin
Abner Wentworth Clopton Nowlin (October 11, 1833 – March 7, 1906) was a farmer, Confederate officer, politician, editor and lawyer from Virginia, who spent the final years of his life assisting fellow veterans and others at the Central Union Mission in Washington, D.C.
Abner W. C. Nowlin | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the Grayson, Carroll and Wythe Counties district | |
| In office December 6, 1871 – November 30, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Davis |
| Succeeded by | John Calhoun Dickenson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1833 Carroll County, Virginia, US |
| Died | March 7, 1906 (aged 72) Washington, D.C., US |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
| Spouse(s) | Eugenia Adelaid Terry Louisa Nivilson Watkins |
| Children | Ernest, Celia, Ruby |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 24th Virginia Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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