William Alexander Anderson
William A. Anderson | |
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| 20th Attorney General of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1901 – February 1910 | |
| Governor | Andrew Jackson Montague Claude A. Swanson |
| Preceded by | Andrew Jackson Montague |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Walker Williams |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Rockbridge County | |
| In office January 9, 1918 – January 13, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh A. White |
| Succeeded by | William M. McNutt |
| In office December 8, 1887 – December 4, 1889 Serving with John T. McKee | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Greenlee D. Letcher |
| In office December 5, 1883 – December 1, 1885 Serving with Matthew W. Paxton | |
| Preceded by | Robert K. Dunlap or James A Frazier |
| Succeeded by | Charles F. Jordan |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the Rockbridge, Alleghany and Botetourt Counties, Virginia district | |
| In office October 5, 1869 – December 31, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | David S.G. Cabell |
| Succeeded by | John L. Eubank |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1842 Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia |
| Died | June 21, 1930 (aged 88) Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Louisa "Maza" Blair |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Washington & Lee University |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Virginia Militia Confederate States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant (CSA) |
| Unit | 4th Virginia Infantry |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Bull Run |
William Alexander Anderson (May 11, 1842 – June 21, 1930) was a Virginia lawyer, Confederate soldier and Democratic politician, who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, twice won election as Attorney General of Virginia, and also served as rector of his alma mater, Washington & Lee University.