General sterling price biography


General sterling price biography

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    Sterling Price

    American politician (1809–1867)

    Sterling Price

    Price in uniform c. 1862

    In office
    January 3, 1853 – January 5, 1857
    Preceded byAustin Augustus King
    Succeeded byTrusten Polk
    In office
    March 4, 1845 – August 12, 1846
    Preceded byJohn Jameson
    Succeeded byWilliam McDaniel
    Born(1809-09-14)September 14, 1809
    Prince Edward County, Virginia, U.S.
    DiedSeptember 29, 1867(1867-09-29) (aged 58)
    St.

    Louis, Missouri, U.S.

    Resting placeBellefontaine Cemetery
    St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
    Political partyDemocratic
    SpouseMartha Head (m. 1833)
    Children6 surviving, including Edwin
    Alma materHampden–Sydney College
    Nickname"Old Pap"
    Allegiance
    Branch/service
    Years of service
    • 1846–1848 (USV)
    • 1861 (MSG)
    • 1861–1865 (CSA)
    Rank
    Battles/wars

    Sterling Price (September 14, 1809 – September 29, 1867) was an American politician and military officer