David Clopton
David Clopton | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court | |
| In office October 30, 1884 – February 5, 1892 | |
| Member of the C.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – March 18, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – January 21, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Dowdell |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin W. Norris |
| Member of the Alabama Legislature | |
| In office 1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Clopton September 29, 1820 |
| Died | February 5, 1892 (aged 71) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Randolph–Macon College |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Service years | 1861–1862 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 12th Alabama Infantry |
| Conflicts | American Civil War |
David Clopton (September 29, 1820 – February 5, 1892) was an American politician who was member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the C.S. House of Representatives, a member of the Alabama Legislature, and associate judge of the Alabama Supreme Court. A member of the Democratic Party, he was also a veteran of the Confederate Army.