William E. Cameron

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William E. Cameron
39th Governor of Virginia
In office
January 1, 1882 – January 1, 1886
LieutenantJohn F. Lewis
Preceded byFrederick W. M. Holliday
Succeeded byFitzhugh Lee
78th Mayor of Petersburg
In office
July 1, 1876 – January 1, 1882
Preceded byWilliam F. C. Gregory
Succeeded byFletcher H. Archer
Personal details
BornWilliam Evelyn Cameron
(1842-11-29)November 29, 1842
Petersburg, Virginia, US
DiedJanuary 25, 1927(1927-01-25) (aged 84)
Louisa County, Virginia, US
PartyReadjuster
Democratic
SpouseLouisa Cameron
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • journalist
  • politician
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
RankCaptain
Unit12th Virginia Infantry

William Evelyn Cameron (November 29, 1842 – January 25, 1927) was a Confederate soldier who became a Virginia lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as the 39th Governor of Virginia from 1882–1886, elected as the candidate of the Readjuster Party headed by William Mahone.

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