About
American Democratic politician who represented Alabama in the 44th and 45th U.S. Congress.
Before Fame
He served in the Confederate Army during the United States Civil War.
Trivia
He was admitted to the Alabama bar in 1855 and practiced law both before and after his stint in Congress.
Family Life
He married Mary Eliza Screws, with whom he had five children.
Associated With
He served in Congress during the presidential term of Ulysses S. Grant.
