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William Anderson Handley
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Robert S. Heflin |
| Succeeded by | Charles Pelham |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1903-1907 |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1888-1892 |
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William Anderson Handley
December 15, 1834 Franklin, Georgia |
| Died | June 23, 1909 (aged 74) Roanoke, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Anderson Handley (born December 15, 1834 – died June 23, 1909) was an important politician from Alabama. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was part of the national government. He also worked in Alabama's state government.
Who Was William A. Handley?
William Anderson Handley was born in Franklin, Georgia, near a place called Liberty Hill. As a young person, he moved to Alabama. He went to public schools to get his education. Later, he settled down in a town called Roanoke, Alabama.
Early Life and War Service
During the American Civil War, William Handley joined the Confederate States Army. He became a captain in the Twenty-fifth Regiment. This was a very important role during the war. After the war, he started working in business. He was involved in "mercantile pursuits," which means he bought and sold goods.
A Career in Politics
William Handley was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the Forty-second Congress. This means he represented Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1871, to March 3, 1873.
After his time in the national Congress, Handley continued to serve the people of Alabama.
- He was a member of the State senate from 1888 to 1892. The State senate helps make laws for Alabama.
- In 1901, he was a delegate to the State constitutional convention. This group helped write or change Alabama's constitution, which is like a rulebook for the state.
- From 1903 to 1907, he served in the State house of representatives. This is another part of Alabama's law-making body.
After his political career, William Handley went back to his business activities. He passed away in Roanoke, Alabama, on June 23, 1909. He was buried in the City Cemetery there.
