John S. Carlile
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Snyder Carlile (December 16, 1817 – October 24, 1878) was an American merchant, lawyer, slaveowner and politician, including a United States senator. A strong supporter of the Union cause during the American Civil War, he represented the loyalist faction of Virginia, which was eventually separated into two distinct states.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Virginia, Preceded by ...
John Snyder Carlile | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office July 9, 1861 – March 4, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Robert M. T. Hunter |
Succeeded by | John W. Johnston |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Charles S. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Albert G. Jenkins |
In office March 4, 1861 – July 9, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Albert G. Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Jacob B. Blair |
Member of the Virginia Senate | |
In office 1847–1851 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-12-16)December 16, 1817 Winchester, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 1878(1878-10-24) (aged 60) Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Unionist |
Spouse | Mary Ellen Gittings |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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