Peter J. Otey | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – May 4, 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Paul C. Edmunds |
| Succeeded by | Carter Glass |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1840 Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
| Died | May 4, 1902 (aged 61) Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 51st Virginia Infantry |
| Commands | 30th Virginia Sharpshooters Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Fort Donelson, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Cedar Creek, Battle of New Market, Battle of Waynesboro |
Peter Johnston Otey (December 22, 1840 – May 4, 1902) was former Confederate States Army officer and later prisoner of war during the American Civil War, who became businessman, land developer and railroad executive before retiring and winning election to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from Lynchburg, Virginia, and serving three terms before his death.[1][2]
- ^ Virginia Biographical Encyclopedia (online at ancestry.com)
- ^ United States Congress. "OTEY, Peter Johnston (id: O000126)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.