| Interment Location | Visited | |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon, VA | March 15, 2025 |
Fast Facts
Born: June 1, 1806 in Blacksburg, Virginia
Spouse: Sally Buchanan Preston Floyd (m. 1830-1863)
Military Service: Brigadier General — Confederate States Army
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party
Gubernatorial Tenure: 1849-1852
Served in Cabinet of: James Buchanan
Cabinet Position: Secretary of War (1857-1860)
Died: August 26, 1863 in Abingdon, Virginia
Age: 57
Interment: Sinking Spring Cemetery, Abingdon, Virginia
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