William Anderson Handley
William Anderson Handley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Heflin |
| Succeeded by | Charles Pelham |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1903–1907 | |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1888–1892 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Anderson Handley December 15, 1834 |
| Died | June 23, 1909 (aged 74) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Twenty-fifth Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Anderson Handley (December 15, 1834 – June 23, 1909) was an American politician who was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Early life
Born at Liberty Hill, near Franklin, Georgia, Handley moved to Roanoke, Alabama where he attended the public schools.
During the Civil War served in the Confederate States Army as captain of the Twenty-fifth Regiment. He engaged in mercantile pursuits.
Political career
Handley was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-second Congress (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873). He served in the State senate 1888–1892. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1901. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1903–1907. He resumed his former mercantile activities.
Death
He died in Roanoke, Alabama, June 23, 1909. He was interred in the City Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "William Anderson Handley (id: H000155)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
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