William A. Pile
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William Anderson Pile (February 11, 1829 – July 7, 1889) was a nineteenth-century politician and minister from Missouri, as well as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was Governor of New Mexico Territory from 1869 to 1871. His father's name was Jacob Pile and his mother's name was Comfort Williams.
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William Anderson Pile | |
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8th Governor of New Mexico Territory | |
In office 1869–1871 | |
Preceded by | Robert B. Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Marsh Giddings |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | John Hogan |
Succeeded by | Erastus Wells |
Personal details | |
Born | February 11, 1829 Indianapolis, Indiana |
Died | July 7, 1889 (aged 60) Monrovia, California |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Politician, Minister |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands | 33rd Missouri Infantry Regiment Brigade, United States Colored Troops |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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