Edgar Allan | |
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| Member of the Virginia Senate from the Amelia, Cumberland, and Prince Edward Counties district | |
| In office January 1, 1874 – December 4, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | John Robinson |
| Succeeded by | C.H. Bliss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1842 Birmingham, England |
| Died | October 28, 1904 (aged 62) Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Edna Land |
| Occupation | Lawyer, printer, farmer, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | army |
| Years of service | 1863-1865 |
| Rank | private |
| Unit | 7th Michigan Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Shepherdstown |
Edgar Allan (February 26, 1842 – October 28, 1904), emigrated from England to become a U.S. soldier during the American Civil War, then settled in Virginia, where he became a lawyer, a farmer and a leading Republican politician. He served in the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1868 as well as one term in the Virginia Senate. Allan also served as the Commonwealth's attorney for Prince Edward County, held various offices in the Grand Army of the Republic and briefly served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.[1][2]