Robert H. Hatton
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This article is about the American Civil War officer. For the English landowner and politician, see Robert Hatton (Royalist).
Robert Hopkins Hatton (November 2, 1826 – May 31, 1862) was a lawyer and politician from Tennessee. He was a state legislator and US Representative, and a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
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Robert H. Hatton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Charles Ready |
Succeeded by | William B. Campbell (1866) |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from Wilson County | |
In office October 1, 1855 – October 5, 1857 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Hopkins Hatton (1826-11-02)November 2, 1826 Steubenville, Ohio |
Died | May 31, 1862(1862-05-31) (aged 35) Henrico County, Virginia |
Political party | Opposition Whig |
Alma mater | Cumberland University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1862 |
Rank | Brigadier General (not confirmed) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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