William Cooper Talley
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William Cooper Talley (December 11, 1831 – October 20, 1903) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County from 1874 to 1877. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, fought in many of the key battles of the war and was promoted to brigadier general by brevet in 1865.
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William Cooper Talley | |
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Delaware County | |
In office 1874–1877 | |
Preceded by | Orson Flagg Bullard[1] |
Succeeded by | Orson Flagg Bullard |
Personal details | |
Born | December 11, 1831 Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, US |
Died | October 20, 1903 Washington, D.C., US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet brigadier-general |
Commands | 1st Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment |
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