Harrison H. Riddleberger
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Harrison Holt Riddleberger (October 4, 1843 – January 24, 1890) was a Virginia lawyer, newspaper editor and politician from Shenandoah County. A Confederate States Army officer who at various times aligned with the Conservative Party of Virginia, the Readjuster Party and the Democratic Party, Riddleberger served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, which elected him for one term as U.S. Senator (from 1883 to 1889).[1][2]
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Harrison Holt Riddleberger | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 4, 1889 | |
Preceded by | John W. Johnston |
Succeeded by | John S. Barbour, Jr. |
Member of the Virginia Senate for Shenandoah and Page | |
In office December 3, 1879 – March 4, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Mann Spitler |
Succeeded by | Amos K. Grim |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Shenandoah County | |
In office 1871–1875 | |
Preceded by | J. L. Campbell |
Succeeded by | Henry C. Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1843-10-04)October 4, 1843 Edinburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | January 24, 1890(1890-01-24) (aged 46) Woodstock, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Conservative Party of Virginia Readjuster Party Democratic |
Profession | Lawyer, soldier, newspaperman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | infantry, cavalry |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | lieutenant, captain |
Unit | 10th Virginia Infantry |
Commands | 23rd Virginia Cavalry |
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