William Lamb (Confederate States Army officer)
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William Lamb (September 7, 1835 – March 23, 1909) was an American newspaper editor, politician, businessman, and soldier, noted for his role as a Confederate States Army officer in commanding the Confederate garrison at Fort Fisher at the mouth of the Cape Fear River during the Civil War.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia, Preceded by ...
William Lamb | |
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Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
In office 1880–1886 | |
Preceded by | John S. Tucker |
Succeeded by | Barton Myers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-09-07)September 7, 1835 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 23, 1909(1909-03-23) (aged 73) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (until 1882) Republican (from 1882) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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