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Peter Winston
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince Edward County
In office
January 14, 1914 – January 14, 1920
Preceded by William H. Ewing
Succeeded by Edward T. Bondurant
Personal details
Born
Peter Winston

(1836-06-05)June 5, 1836
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Died January 30, 1920(1920-01-30) (aged 83)
Farmville, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse Mollie Emma Rice
Alma mater Hampden–Sydney College
University of Virginia
New York University
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service 1861–1865
Rank Assistant surgeon
Battles/wars American Civil War

Peter Winston (June 5, 1836 – January 30, 1920) was an American physician and Democratic politician who represented Prince Edward County in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1914 until shortly before his death in 1920.

He previously served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and as mayor of Farmville, Virginia.

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