Background
Cameron, William Evelyn was born on November 29, 1842 in at St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Walker Anderson and Elizabeth Byrd (Walker) Cameron.
Cameron, William Evelyn was born on November 29, 1842 in at St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Walker Anderson and Elizabeth Byrd (Walker) Cameron.
Educated St. Petersburg Classical Academy, North Carolina Military Academy, Washington University, Saint Louis. Graduation prevented by Civil War.
In C.S.A. from May, 1861. Served private to assistant adjutant general in all battles of Lee’s army from Seven Pines to fall of the Confederacy. Wounded at 2d Manassas.
Surrendered at Appomattox.
Edited leading newspapers in Virginia, 1866-1876. Admitted to bar, 1876.
Mayor of St. Petersburg, 1876-1882. Governor of Virginia, 1882-1886.
Member Constitutional Convention, 1891-1892.
Member Constitutional Convention, 1891-1892.
Married Louisa Clara Egerton, October 1, 1868.