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William Terry

William Terry served as a representative for Virginia (1871-1877).

  • Democratic
  • Virginia
  • District 9
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Virginia

Representing constituents across the Virginia delegation.

District District 9

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1871-1877

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Terry served as a Representative from Virginia in the United States Congress from 1871 to 1877. A member of the Democratic Party, William Terry contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

William Terry’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Terry participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

William Terry (August 14, 1824 – September 5, 1888) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer, teacher, slaveowner, and Confederate soldier from Virginia. The last commander of the famed Stonewall Brigade during the American Civil War also twice won election to the U.S. House of Representatives after the conflict.

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