William Barksdale
Former United States Representative
William Barksdale was a lawyer, newspaper editor, US Representative, and Confederate general in the American Civil War. He served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1853 to 1861. Wikipedia
Born: August 21, 1821, Smyrna, TN
Died: July 3, 1863 (age 41 years), Gettysburg, PA
Place of burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson, MS
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative (1855–1861) and Representative (1853–1855)
Education: University of Nashville