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Born June 1, 1806 • Virginia
Died August 26, 1863 (aged 57) • Abingdon • Virginia
Title / Office governor (1849-1852), Virginia
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In American Civil War • Battle of Fort Donelson

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