William Brickly Stokes | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 3rd district | |
In office July 24, 1866 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | George Washington Bridges |
Succeeded by | Abraham Ellison Garrett |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | John Houston Savage |
Succeeded by | Andrew Jackson Clements |
Personal details | |
Born | Chatham County, North Carolina, U.S. | September 9, 1814
Died | March 14, 1897 Alexandria, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 82)
Resting place | Eastview Cemetery, Alexandria, Tennessee |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands | 5th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American 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.