List of United States Political Families (B) - The Barksdales

The Barksdales

  • William Barksdale (1821–1863), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1852, U.S. Senator from Mississippi 1853-1861. Brother of Ethelbert Barksdale.
  • Ethelbert Barksdale (1824–1893), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1860 1868 1872 1880, Confederate States Representative from Mississippi 1861-1865, Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Committee 1877-1879, U.S. Representative from Mississippi 1883-1887. Brother of William Barksdale.

NOTE: Ethelbert Barksdale was also brother-in-law of Confederate States politician James B. Owens.

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