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William Y. Slack

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Confederate Army general, lawyer and politician (1816-1862)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1816 to 1862 · aged 45
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William Yarnel Slack was an American lawyer, politician, and military officer who fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. Born in Kentucky, Slack moved to Missouri as a child and later entered the legal profession.

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William Yarnel Slack was an American lawyer, politician, and military officer who fought for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. Born in Kentucky, Slack moved to Missouri as a child and later entered the legal profession. After serving in the Missouri General Assembly from 1842 to 1843, he fought as a captain in the United States Army for fourteen months during the Mexican-American War, beginning in 1846. He saw action at the Battle of Embudo Pass and the Siege of Pueblo de Taos. Returning to a legal career, Slack became influential in his area.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1816 to 1862 · aged 45
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