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Henry A. Edmondson

Henry A. Edmondson
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Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 8, 1908 – January 12, 1916
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
Preceded by Robert J. Tuck
Succeeded by Marshall B. Booker
Personal details
Born Henry Archer Edmondson
(1833-10-20)October 20, 1833
Halifax, Virginia, U.S.
Died December 28, 1918(1918-12-28) (aged 85)
Houston, Virginia, U.S.
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.



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