William Cooper Talley
William Cooper Talley | |
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| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Delaware County | |
| In office 1874–1877 | |
| Preceded by | Orson Flagg Bullard |
| Succeeded by | Orson Flagg Bullard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1831 |
| Died | October 20, 1903 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., US |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, US |
| Party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet brigadier-general |
| Commands | 1st Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
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William Cooper Talley (December 11, 1831 – October 20, 1903) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County from 1874 to 1877. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, fought in many of the key battles of the war and was promoted to brigadier general by brevet in 1865.