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Encyclopedia > William C. Oates

William Calvin Oates (either November 30 or December 1, 1833–September 9, 1910) was an American colonel who led the 15th Alabama regiment in Battle of Gettysburg. He was the Democratic Governor of Alabama from 1894 to 1896.


Born in Pike County, Alabama to a farmer family, Oates joined the Confederate Army in 1861.


External links

  • Biography of William C. Oates (http://www.nps.gov/gett/getttour/sidebar/genoates.htm)
Preceded by:
Thomas G. Jones		 Governor of Alabama
1894–1896		 Succeeded by:
Joseph F. Johnston


 

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