About Alfred Beckley
Lived 1802 – 1888 (aged 86). Alfred Beckley was an American politician.
Alfred Beckley (May 26, 1802 – May 26, 1888) was a public official who founded Beckley, West Virginia, and a brigadier general in the Virginia militia during the American Civil War. He named the city of Beckley in honor of his father, John James Beckley,
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Who was Alfred Beckley?
Confederate Army general and founder of Beckley, West Virginia
When was Alfred Beckley born?
Alfred Beckley was born on 26 May 1802 in Washington, D.C..
When did Alfred Beckley die?
Alfred Beckley died on 26 May 1888 in Beckley.
What was Alfred Beckley's occupation?
Alfred Beckley was a politician.
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Alfred Beckley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Beckley. https://biography.guide/alfred-beckley/
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