Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton | |
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| Confederate States Senator from Missouri | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – September 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Waldo P. Johnson |
| Member of the Missouri State Senate | |
| In office 1858-1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 8, 1822 Loudoun County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1863 (aged 41) Bladon Springs, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Miami College University of Virginia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1863 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Commands |  3rd Cavalry Regiment,8th Division Missouri State Guard[1] |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Robert Ludwell Yates Peyton (February 8, 1822 – September 3, 1863) was a Missouri attorney, politician and Confederate States Army officer who served as a Confederate States Senator from February 18, 1862, until his death in Alabama of malaria contracted while defending Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1863.