William Barksdale Death Cause and Date

William Barksdale's Death

Born (Birthday) August 21, 1821

Death Date July 3, 1863

Age of Death 41 years

Cause of Death Killed In Action

Profession Politician

The politician William Barksdale died at the age of 41. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Mississippi from 1853 to 1861. He fought in the Confederate Army during the U.S. Civil War and was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg.

His younger brother, Ethelbert Barksdale, served in the U.S. Congress and later in the Confederate Congress.