Henry A. Edmondson | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 21st district |
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In office January 8, 1908 – January 12, 1916 |
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Preceded by | Hiram O. Kerns |
Succeeded by | James T. Lacy |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Halifax County | |
In office December 4, 1901 – January 10, 1906 |
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Preceded by | Robert J. Tuck |
Succeeded by | Marshall B. Booker |
Personal details | |
Born |
Henry Archer Edmondson October 20, 1833 Halifax, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | December 28, 1918 Houston, Virginia, U.S. |
(aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Sallie Ann Poindexter |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Service/branch | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 53rd Virginia Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Archer Edmondson (October 20, 1833 – December 28, 1918) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and Virginia House of Delegates, representing his native Halifax County.
During the American Civil War, he was a major in the 53rd Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army. He was wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg.