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Armistead Burwell
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| Associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1839 Hillsborough, North Carolina |
| Died | May 13, 1913 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Education | Davidson College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | 3rd Arkansas Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Armistead Burwell (October 22, 1839 – May 13, 1913) was an important person from North Carolina. He was a teacher, a soldier during the American Civil War, a lawyer, and a state senator. Later, he became a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
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Armistead Burwell's Life
Early Life and Education
Armistead Burwell was born on October 22, 1839. His hometown was Hillsborough, North Carolina. His father, Robert Burwell, was a Presbyterian pastor. His mother was Margaret Anna (Robertson) Burwell.
In 1857, his parents moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. There, they started a school called the Charlotte Female Institute. Today, this school is known as Queens University of Charlotte. Armistead Burwell went to Davidson College. He graduated from there in 1859.
A Soldier in the Civil War
After college, Armistead Burwell became a teacher. He was teaching in Princeton, Arkansas, when the American Civil War began. He joined the Confederate States Army. He served as an adjutant in the 3rd Arkansas Cavalry. An adjutant is an officer who helps with administrative tasks.
He reached the rank of Captain. His unit fought in many states, including Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia. On July 28, 1864, he was badly hurt while defending Atlanta. After his injury, he became an assistant to Brigadier General Frank Crawford Armstrong.
Becoming a Lawyer and Politician
When the Civil War ended, Burwell went back to North Carolina. He continued teaching in Charlotte. He also studied law and became a licensed lawyer in 1869.
He worked with other lawyers in different partnerships. One of his partners was Zebulon Baird Vance. Vance was a former governor of North Carolina and later became a United States senator. In 1877, Burwell was chosen to be a director for the state-owned North Carolina Railroad.
From 1880 to 1900, he had a law firm with Platt D. Walker. Walker also became a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court later on.
In 1880, Burwell was elected to the North Carolina Senate. He represented Mecklenburg County. He also worked as the city attorney and county attorney for Charlotte. He was also a leader among the lawyers in Charlotte.
Serving as a Judge
In 1892, a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court passed away. The governor, Thomas Michael Holt, chose Armistead Burwell to take his place. Burwell became an associate justice.
He served on the court for about three years. In 1894, he ran for re-election but did not win. So, on January 1, 1895, he left the court. He then went back to his private law practice in Charlotte.
Personal Life
Armistead Burwell married Ella Maude Jenkins in 1869. They had six children together. Sadly, three of their children died when they were very young. Their other children were daughters Ella Maude and Frances Armistead, and a son named Armistead Burwell, Jr. His wife, Ella Maude, passed away in 1907.
Armistead Burwell died on May 13, 1913. He was buried in the Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte.
