William B. Stokes

William Brickly Stokes
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 3rd district
In office
July 24, 1866 – March 3, 1871
Preceded byGeorge Washington Bridges
Succeeded byAbraham Ellison Garrett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byJohn Houston Savage
Succeeded byAndrew Jackson Clements
Personal details
Born(1814-09-09)September 9, 1814
Chatham County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1897(1897-03-14) (aged 82)
Alexandria, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting placeEastview Cemetery, Alexandria, Tennessee
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
Rank Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Commands5th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

William Brickly Stokes (September 9, 1814 – March 14, 1897) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee. He also served as colonel of the 5th Regiment Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War.