John Stuart Williams
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For the English cricketer, see John Williams (cricketer, born 1911).
John Stuart Williams (July 10, 1818 – July 17, 1898) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, and a Reconstruction era Democratic U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
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John Stuart Williams | |
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United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | Thomas C. McCreery |
Succeeded by | Joseph C. S. Blackburn |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1851 1853 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-07-10)July 10, 1818 Mount Sterling, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | July 17, 1898(1898-07-17) (aged 80) Mount Sterling, Kentucky, U.S. |
Resting place | Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Kentucky |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Miami University |
Profession | Lawyer |
Nickname | "Cerro Gordo" Williams |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Brigadier General (CSA) |
Unit | 6th U.S. Infantry 4th Regiment of Kentucky Volunteers 5th Kentucky Infantry |
Commands | Department of Southwestern Virginia |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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