Lafayette Gregg
Lafayette S. Gregg (February 6, 1825 – November 1, 1891) was a lawyer and politician from Fayetteville, Arkansas. An ardent Republican and Unionist, he represented the interests of Fayetteville and the northwest Arkansas region in the Arkansas House of Representatives and through judicial positions, including serving as Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court from 1868 to 1874.
Honorable Lafayette Gregg | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court | |
| In office 1868–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Freeman W. Compton |
| Succeeded by | David Walker |
| Chancery Judge of the 1st District | |
| In office November 25, 1865 – February 12, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | U.M. Rose |
| Succeeded by | Thomas D. W. Yonley |
| Constituency | Pulaski County |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the Washington County district | |
| In office November 6, 1854 – November 3, 1856 Serving with S.R. Mouldin, B.H. Smithson, Thomas Wilson | |
| Preceded by | G. Cline |
| Succeeded by | John Billingsley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1825 Moulton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1891 (aged 66) Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Ann Shreve
(m. 1852–1891) |
| Children | 6 [baby Alice, Alfred, Andrew, Lafayette W, Henry, Ida] |
| Residence(s) | Gregg House, Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Profession | Lawyer, banker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Years of service | 1894-1865 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 4th Arkansas Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Civil War |
Gregg served for the Union in the Civil War and held many prominent positions, but is perhaps best known for his efforts to locate the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He remained closely associated with the university and city throughout the last 20 years of his life, and served as an influential advocate.
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