About Arthur St. Clair Colyar
Lived 1818 – 1907 (aged 89). Arthur St. Clair Colyar was an American lawyer, politician and businessperson.
Arthur St. Clair Colyar (June 23, 1818 – December 13, 1907) was an American lawyer, Confederate politician, and newspaper editor.
Early life Colyar was born on June 23, 1818, in Washington County, Tennessee. His father was Alexander Colyar. He moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, with his parents when he was 12. He served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in the 1870s,
Colyar became the editor of the Nashville American (later known as The Tennessean) in 1880.
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Who was Arthur St. Clair Colyar?
American lawyer and politician (1818-1907)
When was Arthur St. Clair Colyar born?
Arthur St. Clair Colyar was born on 23 June 1818 in Jonesborough.
When did Arthur St. Clair Colyar die?
Arthur St. Clair Colyar died on 13 December 1907 in Nashville.
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Arthur St. Clair Colyar was a lawyer, politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Arthur St. Clair Colyar?
Arthur St. Clair Colyar was American.
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