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Early years

Hunton was born near Warrenton, Virginia on September 24, 1822, to Eppa Sr. and Elizabeth Mary (Brent) Hunton (married June 22, 1811, in Fauquier County), who had twelve children in all. After graduating from the New Baltimore Academy, he taught school for three years, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1843, commencing practice in Brentsville, Virginia. He became prominent as a colonel, and later brigadier general, in the Virginia militia and as a Commonwealth attorney for Prince William County (1849–1861). Warrenton is a town located in Fauquier County, Virginia. ... September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years). ... 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 192 days remaining. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Fauquier County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... Law (a loanword from Old Norse lag), in politics and jurisprudence, is a set of rules or norms of conduct which mandate, proscribe or permit specified relationships among people and organizations, provide methods for ensuring the impartial treatment of such people, and provide punishments for those who do not follow... A bar association is a body of lawyers who, in some jurisdictions, are responsible for the regulation of the legal profession. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... The English noun Commonwealth dates originally from the fifteenth century and in different contexts indicates one of: a nation, state or political unit a state founded on law by agreement of the people for the common good a republic a federated union of constituent states. ... An attorney is someone who represents someone else in the transaction of business: For attorney-at-law, see lawyer, solicitor, barrister or civil law notary. ... Prince William County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

Family life

In 1848, Hunton was married to Lucy Caroline Weir (February 20, 1825 – September 4, 1899), daughter of Robert and Clara Boothe Weir. They had two children: 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1825 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

• Elizabeth Boothe Hunton (June 20, 1853 – September 30, 1854)
• Eppa Hunton III (April 14, 1855 – March 5, 1932)

Their second child, Eppa Hunton, Jr., went on to co-found the notable Richmond law firm Hunton & Williams in 1901. In 1977, the firm established the Eppa Hunton IV Memorial Book Award at the University of Virginia's School of Law, in honor of Hunton's grandson, who lived from July 31, 1904 to November 23, 1976. According to the University, the award is "presented annually to a third-year student who has demonstrated unusual aptitude in litigation courses and shown a keen awareness and understanding of the lawyer's ethical and professional responsibility." June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 194 days remaining. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 92 days remaining, as the final day of September. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (105th in leap years). ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... March 5 is the 64th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (65th in leap years). ... 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... Richmond is the capital of the state of Virginia (officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) of the United States of America. ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... The University of Virginia (also referred to as UVa and often called simply Virginia for short) is a research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. ... Law school is the term used in the United States to indicate an institution where future lawyers obtain legal degrees, mainly teaching using the socratic method. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining, as the final day of July. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Hunton also appears to have had a child with a female slave, Henrietta. This child, John, was born on November 5, 1854. (This is not documented in family papers and is considered slanderous by members of the family.) November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Civil War

In February 1861, Hunton was a delegate to the Virginia Secession Convention, and advocated secession. With the outbreak of the American Civil War, he was commissioned a colonel of the 8th Virginia Infantry of the Confederate Army, participating in the First Battle of Bull Run in July. In October his regiment was part of Nathan G. Evans' brigade near Leesburg, Virginia, where he led his command against a Union force at Ball's Bluff, driving it into the Potomac River. February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Secession is the act of withdrawing from an organization, union, or political entity. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ... This article is in need of attention. ... The First Battle of Bull Run, referred to as the First Battle of Manassas in the South, (July 21, 1861), was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Nathan George Shanks Evans (February 3, 1824 - November 23, 1868) was a U.S. Lieutenant in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment who became a Brigadier General for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. ... Leesburg is a town located in Loudoun County, Virginia. ... Union states are shaded blue, light blue states allowed slavery to continue during the War The Union was a name used by many to refer to the northern states during the American Civil War, while the derogatory name for people in the north was Yankees. Besides the obvious fact that... ... Upper part of the Potomac River The Potomac River flows into Chesapeake Bay, located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States (USA). ...

Afterward, Hunton held brigade command in Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's corps, Maj. Gen. George Pickett's division, and the Department of Richmond, being promoted to brigadier general in August 1863, after the Battle of Gettysburg. During Pickett's Charge, Hunton was wounded in the leg. After service in the defenses of Richmond, he rejoined Pickett's division and fought at Cold Harbor and in the Richmond and Petersburg siege lines. In March 1865 his command fought a delaying action at Five Forks and again the following month at Battle of Sayler's Creek, where he was captured on April 6, 1865. He was paroled at Fort Warren, Massachusetts, on July 24. Brigade is a term from military science which refers to a group of several battalions (typically two to four), and directly attached supporting units (normally including at least an artillery battery and additional logistic support). ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... James Longstreet James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost generals of the American Civil War, and later enjoyed a successful post-war career working for the government of his former enemies, as a diplomat and administrator. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Portrait of George E. Pickett George Edward Pickett (January 25, 1825 – July 30, 1875) was a major-general in the army of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. ... Richmond is the capital of the state of Virginia (officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) of the United States of America. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Note: as an adjective (stressed on the second syllable instead of the first), august means honorable. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863), fought in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as part of the Gettysburg Campaign, was possibilly the largest battle ever conducted in North America, and is generally considered to be the turning point of the American Civil War. ... Picketts Charge was an infantry assault ordered by Confederate General Robert E. Lee on July 3, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg. ... The Battle of Cold Harbor, the final battle of Union Lieut. ... The Siege of Petersburg (June 15, 1864 – April 2, 1865) was a ten-month long siege of Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War. ... March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... Battle of Five Forks Conflict American Civil War Date April 1, 1865 Place Dinwiddie County Result Union victory The Battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, was the final Union offensive in the American Civil War. ... Battle of Saylers Creek Conflict American Civil War Date April 6, 1865 Place Amelia, Prince Edward & Nottoway Counties, Virginia Result Union victory The Battle of Saylers Creek (also known as Sailors Creek, Hillsman Farm, or Lockett Farm) was fought April 6, 1865, southwest of Petersburg, Virginia, in... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ...

Post-war politics

After the war Hunton resumed his former law practice and became involved in politics. He was elected as a Democrat from Virginia to the 43rd and the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1881). During his years as a Representative, Hunton was chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions (44th Congress), and of the Committee on the District of Columbia (46th Congress). He was appointed to the 15-member Electoral Commission created by an act of Congress in 1877 to decide the contests in various States in the presidential election of 1876. The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ...

Hunton was not a candidate for renomination in 1880, instead resuming the practice of law. He was appointed and subsequently elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John S. Barbour, and served from May 28, 1892, to March 3, 1895. 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the Senate The Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Categories: People stubs ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1892 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

On or about April 1, 1894, Hunton became indirectly involved in voting bribery attempts. Charles W. Buttz, a lobbyist and claim agent originally from North Dakota, but living in Washington, D.C. at the time, went to Hunton's house in Warrenton, Virginia, during the Senator's absence. Buttz told Hunton's son, Eppa III, that he would pay him a contingent fee of $25,000 if he would, by presenting arguments as to the pending tariff bill, induce his father to vote against it. Excerpts from the Senate investigating committee on this issue follow: April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: Peace Garden State, Roughrider State, Flickertail State Other U.S. States Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Governor John Hoeven Official languages English Area 183 272 km² (19th)  - Land 178 839 km²  - Water 4 432 km² (2. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the... Warrenton is a town located in Fauquier County, Virginia. ...

"This offer was declined at once and peremptorily by Eppa Hunton [III], as set forth in his testimony, and the whole matter was communicated by him to his father. Senator Hunton availed himself of the first opportunity to disclose the matter to certain of his friends in the senate, as appears in the testimony, and was in no other way connected with the transaction."

Buttz also attempted to bribe South Dakota Senator James Henderson Kyle to vote against the same bill. Hunton and Kyle were eventually exonerated from all blame. State nickname: The Mount Rushmore State Other U.S. States Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Governor Mike Rounds Official languages English Area 199,905 km² (17th)  - Land 196,735 km²  - Water 3,173 km² (1. ... These are tables of congressional delegations from South Dakota to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. ...

Afterward, Hunton again resumed his law practice in Warrenton, Virginia. On October 11, 1908, Hunton died in Richmond, Virginia. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery. Warrenton is a town located in Fauquier County, Virginia. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in Leap years). ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Richmond is the capital of the state of Virginia (officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) of the United States of America. ... Hollywood Cemetery is in Richmond, Virginia. ...

Trivia

• In 1850, Hunton owned 6 slaves, 5 black: 2 males (ages 10, 5), 3 females (ages 33, 30, <1); 1 mulatto: female, age 14.
• In 1860, Hunton owned 8 slaves, all black: 5 males (ages 60, 50, 12, 6, 2), 3 females (ages 31, 14, 9).

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Sources

Books and Newspapers

• The Trenton Times, Trenton, New Jersey, 26 May 1894. ( Image of article)
• Fridley, Beth. Prince William County, Birth Registry, 1853-1877

Download high resolution version (670x5120, 818 KB)Newspaper article on attempted bribery by Charles W. Buttz of Senators Hunton and Kyle The Trenton Times, Trenton, New Jersey, 26 May 1894. ...

Websites

• U.S. Army selected biographical sketches (http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/books/Staff-Rides/ballsbluff/biographical.htm)
• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000999)
• The Political Graveyard (http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/huntly-hurlbut.html)
• ULRICH Family Tree Links (http://www.ronulrich.com/rfuged/fam03056.htm)
• University of Virginia School of Law: Annual Awards and Honors (http://www.virginia.edu/registrar/records/gradrec/chapter11/chapter11-8.htm)
• Prince William County, Virginia Reliquary (http://www.pwcgov.org/docLibrary/PDF/002509.pdf)

References

• Hunton, Eppa. The Autobiography of Eppa Hunton. Richmond: William Byrd Press, 1933.

External links

• Detailed biography taken from Confederate Military History, Vol. III. (http://members.aol.com/jweaver300/grayson/hunton.htm)
• Civil Rights–"The world is governed too much" (http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=llcr&fileName=005/llcr005.db&recNum=118) - speech given on Feb. 3, 1875, House of Representatives, 43rd Congress, 2nd Session
• The Frederick Douglass Papers (http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=mfd&fileName=38/38005/38005page.db&recNum=0&itemLink=/ammem/doughtml/dougFolder5.html&linkText=7) - speech given on Dec. 13, 1894, on the Bill (S. No. 1708) to Establish the University of the United States
• Hunton & Williams law firm (http://www.hunton.com)
• Site with image of Hunton's tombstone (http://usa-civil-war.com/Hollywood/hollywood_5.html), listing the dates of birth and death.
• Photos of Eppa Hunton (http://www.generalsandbrevets.com/sgh/hunton.htm)

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