Peter Burwell Starke
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Peter Burwell Starke (1813 – July 13, 1888) was an American politician who served as a Brigadier-General in the Provisional Army of the Confederate States.[1]
Quick Facts Mississippi Senator from Bolivar County, Preceded by ...
Peter Burwell Starke | |
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Mississippi Senator from Bolivar County | |
In office 1856–1862 | |
Preceded by | William Johnson |
Succeeded by | William Yerger |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Bolivar County | |
In office 1850–1854 | |
Preceded by | James Smith |
Succeeded by | Charles Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | 1813 Brunswick County, Virginia |
Died | July 13, 1888 (aged 75) Brunswick County, Virginia |
Resting place | Percival Family Cemetery Brunswick County, Virginia 36.774861°N 77.800750°W / 36.774861; -77.800750 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig (1850–1854) Democratic (1856–1862) |
Spouse(s) | Adeline Starke Elizabeth Starke |
Relations | William Starke (brother) |
Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Provisional Army of the Confederate States |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Commands | 28th Mississippi Cavalry (1862–1864) Starke's Cavalry Brigade (1864–1865) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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