William Mahone was an Confederate States Army General, civil engineer, railroad executive, prominent Virginia Readjuster and ardent supporter of former slaves.
As a young man, Mahone was prominent in building Virginia's roads and railroads. Wikipedia
Born: December 1, 1826, Southampton County, VA
Died: October 8, 1895 (age 68 years), Washington, D.C.
Party: Republican Party
Spouse: Otelia B. Mahone (m. 1855)
Children: Robert B. Mahone
Education: Virginia Military Institute
Books
[Virginia. Campaign of 1887 - Scholar's Choice Edition
[Virginia. Campaign Of 1887
Attitude of the Readjusters of Virginia Concerning the State Debt, Free Schools, a Free Ballot, and a Fair Count
1881
Memorandum on Mr. Giffen's Pamphlet "American Railways as Investments"; Being an Examination Into the Financial Position of the Railways of Virginia, U.S.A.
1873
Attitude Of The Readjusters Of Virginia Concerning The State Debt, Free Schools, A Free Ballot, And A Fair Count, Volume 563, Issue 26