Henry A. Edmundson
Henry A. Edmundson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | William B. Preston |
| Succeeded by | Kellian Whaley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Alonzo Edmundson June 14, 1814 Blacksburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1890 (aged 76) Shawsville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Lewis
(m. 1840; died 1848) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Georgetown University |
| Occupation |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 25th Virginia Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Alonzo Edmundson (June 14, 1814 – December 16, 1890) was an American lawyer, congressman, farmer, slaveowner and Confederate officer. He served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1849 to 1861.