CS Con Peyton, Robert Ludwell Yates - C.S. Senator, MO

Robert Ludwell “Lud” Yates Peyton

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Born: February 8, 1822

Birthplace: Loudoun County, Virginia

Father:
Townshend Dade Peyton 1774 – 1852

Mother: Sarah Yates 1800 – 1864

Engaged to one of Major General Sterling Price’s daughter’s at time of death.​

Political Party: Democratic Party

Education:


1841: Graduated from Miami University (Ohio)​
1843: Graduated from University of Virginia Law School​

Occupation before War:

Attorney in Harrisonville, Missouri​
1858: Missouri State Senator​

Civil War Career:

1862: Missouri Delegate to Confederate Provisional Congress​
Colonel of 3rd​ Missouri Cavalry Eighth Division Missouri State Guard​
1862 – 1863: Confederate States Senator from Missouri​
1862 – 1863: Member of Confederate Senate Claims Committee​
1862 – 1863: Member of Confederate Senate Commerce Committee​
1862 – 1863: Supporter of vigorous legislation on military matters.​
1862 – 1863: Supporter of requisition over the military draft.​
1862 – 1863: Supporter of exempting local defense unit from service.​
1862 – 1863: Supporter of government control over resources.​
1862: Member of Confederate Senate Engrossment and Enrollment​
1862: Member of Confederate Senate Indian Affairs Committee​
1863: Member of Confederate Senate Post Offices and Post Roads​
1863: Aided in the defense of Vicksburg Mississippi.​

Died: September 3, 1863

Place of Death: Bladon Springs, Alabama

Cause of Death: May have died from effects of Malaria.

Age at time of Death: 41 years old

Burial Place:
Burial Place is Unknown currently.
 
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