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History of Accomac, (Accomack County) VirginiaOur database does not include an historic photo for Accomac, (Accomack County) Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:George Tankard Garrison Biography George Tankard Garrison, representative, was born at Accomac, Va., Jan 14, 1835. He was graduated at Dickinson college in 1854, and from the law department of the University of Virginia in 1857. He practised law in his native place until 1861, when he joined the Confederate army. Later in the same year he was elected to the state legislature and served in that body until 1865. He was circuit judge, 1870-80, and a representative in the 47th and 48th congresses, 1881-85. He died at Accomac, Va., May 30, 1889. Joseph Fithian The Biography of Thomas Haynes Bayly Browne Thomas Haynes Bayly Browne, representative, was born at Accomack Court House, Va., in 1844. He entered the Confederate army as a private at the beginning of the civil war in 1861, and was present at Lee's surrender in 1865. Subsequently he studied law at the University of Virginia, was graduated in 1867, commenced practice at Accomack, and in 1873 became state's attorney for his county. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention in 1884, and was a representative in the 49th, 50th and 51st congresses from 1885 to 1891, being defeated as a candidate for the 52nd Congress. He served on the commerce, pensions and expenditures in the navy department committees. He died at Accomack, Va., Aug. 19, 1892. |
Virginia Facts:
Accomac is situated 12 meters above sea level. |