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Allen T. Caperton
Member From: 1841 - 1861
- Birth Date: November 21, 1810 Birth Place:Union, Monroe County, Virginia (later West Virginia)
- Death Date: July 26, 1876
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Harriet Echols
- Children:
- Religion:
- Education: University of Virginia, Yale College (1832)
- Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Additional Info: He was the first ex-Confederate elected to the U.S. Senate
His father, Hugh Caperton was also a member of the House of Delegates and served one term in Congress (March 1813-1815)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices:
Virginia Senate (1844-1848)
Virginia Constitutional Convention (1850)
Virginia Secession Convention (1861)
Senate of the Confederate States of America (Jan 22, 1864- May 10, 1865)
U.S. Senate (March 4, 1875-July 26, 1876)
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841-1842 | Monroe | ||||
| 1857-1858 | Monroe | Finance Library |
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| 1859-1861 | Monroe | Finance Schools and Colleges |
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