Edward Bullock

Edward Courtenay Bullock (December 7, 1822 – December 23, 1861) was an American politician and Confederate officer in the American Civil War.

Biography

Bullock, a native of South Carolina, came to Alabama shortly after graduating from Harvard College. They illustrated the centrality of slavery to southern thought. He also spoke at the Florida secession convention in January 1861.

When the Civil War began, Bullock resigned his seat and was commissioned as a colonel with the 18th Alabama Infantry Regiment. He died in service during the war. Bullock County, Alabama, was named in his honor.