William Evelyn Cameron | |
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| 39th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1882 – January 1, 1886 | |
| Lieutenant | John F. Lewis |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. M. Holliday |
| Succeeded by | Fitzhugh Lee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1842 Petersburg, Virginia, USA |
| Died | January 25, 1927 (aged 84) Louisa County, Virginia, USA |
| Political party | Readjuster Democratic |
| Spouse | Louisa Cameron |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Journalist |
| Military service | |
| Rank |  |
| Unit | 12th Virginia Infantry |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
William Evelyn Cameron (November 29, 1842 – January 25, 1927) was a Confederate soldier who became a Virginia lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as the 39th Governor of Virginia from 1882–1886, elected as the candidate of the Readjuster Party headed by William Mahone.[1]
- ^ Tice Moore, James. "William Evelyn Cameron (1842–1927)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 13 July 2015.