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Edward Crossland
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From the August 1911 edition of Confederate Veteran magazine.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Lawrence S. Trimble |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Boone |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1857-1858 |
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| Born | June 30, 1827 |
| Died | September 11, 1881 (aged 54) near Mayfield, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Maplewood Cemetery in Mayfield, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Lawyer Sheriff Judge Politician |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  7th Kentucky Cavalry |
| Commands | Crossland's Brigade of Forrest's Cavalry Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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Edward Crossland (June 30, 1827 – September 11, 1881) was an important person from Kentucky. He was a soldier in the Confederate army during the American Civil War. After the war, he became a United States Representative for Kentucky. He led a group of cavalry soldiers and fought in several major battles.
Early Life and Career
Edward Crossland was born in Hickman County, Kentucky. His parents were Samuel and Elizabeth Harry Crossland. He studied law and became a lawyer in 1852. He started his law practice in Clinton, Kentucky.
Before becoming a lawyer, he served as the sheriff of Hickman County. This was in 1851 and 1852. Later, he became a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. He served there from 1857 to 1858.
Military Service in the Civil War
When the Civil War began in 1861, Edward Crossland joined the Confederate Army. He started as a captain in the 1st Kentucky Infantry Regiment. His regiment went to Northern Virginia.
In December 1861, they fought in the Battle of Dranesville. This battle was under the command of J. E. B. Stuart. The regiment then joined the Army of Northern Virginia. Crossland was promoted to lieutenant colonel during this time.
After his first enlistment ended, Crossland became a colonel. He led the 7th Kentucky Infantry regiment in Mississippi. In 1864, his regiment became a cavalry unit. They joined Maj. Gen. Hylan B. Lyon's Brigade. This brigade was part of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's Cavalry Corps.
Crossland served under General Forrest until the war ended in May 1865. His last battle was at Selma, Alabama. This battle took place on April 2, 1865.
Post-War Public Service
After the war, Edward Crossland continued his public service. In August 1867, he was elected as a judge. He served in the court of common pleas for Kentucky's first judicial district. He was supposed to serve for six years. However, he resigned from this job on November 1, 1870.
He was then elected to the United States Congress. He served as a Democrat for two terms. These terms were from March 4, 1871, to March 3, 1875. After leaving Congress, he went back to practicing law. He worked in Mayfield, Kentucky.
In August 1880, he was elected judge again. This time, he was a judge for the circuit court. He served in this role until his death the next year. Edward Crossland passed away at the age of 54. He was survived by his wife and five of their thirteen children.
Edward Crossland was buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Mayfield, Kentucky. The town of Crossland, Kentucky is named after him.
