Robert Ludwell “Lud” Yates Peyton
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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