William B. Stokes
William Brickly Stokes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 3rd district | |
| In office July 24, 1866 – March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | George Washington Bridges |
| Succeeded by | Abraham Ellison Garrett |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Houston Savage |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Jackson Clements |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1814 Chatham County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1897 (aged 82) Alexandria, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Eastview Cemetery, Alexandria, Tennessee |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 5th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Brickly Stokes (September 9, 1814 – March 14, 1897) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee. He also served as colonel of the 5th Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War.