William J. Colvill
William J. Colvill Jr. | |
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Colonel William Colvill c.1865. | |
| 3rd Minnesota Attorney General | |
| In office 1866–1868 | |
| Governor | William R. Marshall |
| Preceded by | Gordon E. Cole |
| Succeeded by | Francis R. E. Cornell |
| Member of the Minnesota Legislature from District 9 and District 16 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1830 Forestville, New York |
| Died | June 12, 1905 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Occupation | Lawyer and Register of the Duluth Land Office |
| Profession | Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union Army |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | |
William J. Colvill Jr. (April 5, 1830 – June 12, 1905) was an American Union colonel in the American Civil War who led the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry in the Battle of Gettysburg. He was Minnesota Attorney General from 1866 to 1868 and he also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.