Beverly B. Douglas | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – December 22, 1878 | |
Preceded by | James B. Sener |
Succeeded by | Richard L. T. Beale |
Member of the Virginia Senate from King William, King and Queen and Essex Counties | |
In office 1852–1865 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Beverly Browne Douglas December 21, 1822 Providence Forge, Virginia |
Died | December 22, 1878 Washington, D.C. | (aged 56)
Resting place | Zoar, Aylett, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth |
Children | at least 3 daughters |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary Yale College University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Attorney, planter |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 5th Virginia Cavalry 9th Virginia Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Beverly Browne Douglas (December 21, 1822 – December 22, 1878) was a Democrat who served two terms as U.S. Representative from Virginia from 1875 to 1878. He also served as in the Virginia Senate representing King William, King and Queen and Essex Counties (1852-1865) and as a Confederate cavalry officer during the American Civil War.[1]