Francis Harrison Pierpont
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Francis Harrison Pierpont, called the "Father of West Virginia," was an American lawyer and politician who achieved prominence during the American Civil War. During the conflict's first two years, Pie
Pierpont, c. 1864-1865
Francis Harrison Pierpont, NSHC statue
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The Restored Government of Virginia was the Unionist government of Virginia during the American Civil War in opposition to the government that had approved Virginia's seceding from the United States a
Francis Harrison Pierpont
…lawyer and politician who achieved prominence during the American Civil War. During the conflict's first two years, Pierpont served as governor of the Restored Government of Virginia and, in this capacity, administered the part of Virginia then under Unionist control (i.e., future West Virginia) before West Virginia's admission to…
Morgantown Monitor, June 20, 1863, western Virginia military situation
Restored Government of Virginia election May 22, 1862
Virginia Union regiments, Nov. 20, 1861