Elliott M. Braxton
Elliott Muse Braxton (October 8, 1823 – October 2, 1891) was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He owned slaves, served in the Confederate Army, and was a Democrat. He was the great-grandson of Carter Braxton.
Elliott M. Braxton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis McKenzie |
| Succeeded by | John T. Harris |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from Richmond, Lancaster, Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties | |
| In office 1852–1857 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Richard L. T. Beale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1823 Mathews, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1891 (aged 67) Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Confederate Cemetery Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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