Robert E. Withers | |
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| United States Senator from Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 4, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | William Mahone |
| 11th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1874 – March 1, 1875 | |
| Governor | James L. Kemper |
| Preceded by | John L. Marye, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Henry W. Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Enoch Withers September 18, 1821 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1907 (aged 86) Wytheville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Robert Enoch Withers (September 18, 1821 – September 21, 1907) was an American physician, military officer, newspaperman, politician diplomat, and Freemason. He fought against the United States in the American Civil War. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and represented Virginia in the United States Senate and served as U.S. Consul in Hong Kong.