Eppa Hunton
Eppa Hunton II (September 24, 1822 – October 11, 1908) was a Virginia lawyer and soldier who rose to become a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he served as a Democrat in both the United States House of Representatives and then the United States Senate from Virginia.
Eppa Hunton | |
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| United States Senator from Virginia | |
| In office May 28, 1892 – March 4, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Barbour Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas S. Martin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 4, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | William Terry |
| Succeeded by | John S. Barbour Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eppa Hunton II September 24, 1822 Warrenton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 1908 (aged 86) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lucy Caroline Weir
(m. 1848; died 1899) |
| Children | 2, including Eppa Jr. |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Virginia Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Virginia Militia Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general (Virginia) Brigadier general (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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