(1824-1894)
Gen, Alfred H. Colquitt is known as "the hero of Olustee". His confederate brigade fought at many sites but the one he is known for is the battle at Olustee where he fought and deafeted the Union troops. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, GA. He was elected governor of GA and earlier in his life served a term in the United States House of Representatives. After two terms of being governor he was elected into the U.S. senate where he served until his death.
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