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Henry Persons

1834 – 1910

Confederate Army officer, lawyer and politician

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Lived 1834 – 1910 (aged 76). Henry Persons was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Joseph "Henry" Persons (January 30, 1834 – June 17, 1910) was an American politician, lawyer and soldier.

Early life Persons was born near Smarrs, Georgia, in Monroe County; however, his family moved to Talbot County, Georgia in 1836. He attended the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1855.

Civil War During the American Civil War, Persons served as a cavalry captain in the Third Georgia regiment of the Confederate States Army.

Postbellum After the war, he was elected as a Representative to the 46th United States Congress as an Independent Democrat. Persons lost his bid for re-election in 1880 and returned to Geneva, Georgia. He studied law, gained admittance to the state bar in 1885 and began practicing law in Talbotton, Georgia.

After his political service, Persons served as a UGA trustee from 1894 until 1910. He died that year in Talbotton and was buried in that city's Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Georgia
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Persons?

Confederate Army officer, lawyer and politician (1834-1910)

When was Henry Persons born?

Henry Persons was born on 30 January 1834 in Georgia (U.S. state), Smarrs, Georgia.

When did Henry Persons die?

Henry Persons died on 17 June 1910 in Talbotton.

What was Henry Persons's occupation?

Henry Persons was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Henry Persons?

Henry Persons was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Persons

· Wikidata: Q1607152

· DBpedia: Henry Persons

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