William Y.C. Humes

Military Person

1830 – 1883

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Who was William Y.C. Humes?

William Young Conn Humes was an American educator, lawyer, and soldier. He served as a Confederate cavalry general during the American Civil War, in which he was wounded twice, and fought mainly in the Western Theater of the conflict. Afterward Humes resumed practicing law until his death.

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Born
May 1, 1830
Abingdon
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Confederate States of America
Education
  • Virginia Military Institute
Died
Sep 11, 1883
Huntsville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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