William Smith
Former Governor of Virginia
William "Extra Billy" Smith was a lawyer, congressman, the 30th and 35th Governor of Virginia, and a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. On his appointment in January 1863, at 65, Smith was the oldest... Wikipedia
Born: September 6, 1797, King George County, VA
Died: May 18, 1887 (age 89 years), Warrenton, VA
Place of burial: Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA
Previous offices: Virginia State Delegate (1876–1877), Governor of Virginia (1864–1865), Representative (1853–1861), and more
Party: Democratic Party