John Heywood Alley Jr.
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Born11 May 1814
Died3 December 1902 (aged 88)
SpouseSarah Norton (1828-1902)
Col. John Heyward Alley Jr. | |
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 Portrait of John Heyward Alley Jr. | |
| State Senator to the North Carolina State Senate | |
| In office 1858–1860 | |
| In office 1854–1856 | |
| Superintendent of Jackson County Common Schools | |
| In office 1853–1854 | |
| Sheriff of Jackson County, North Carolina | |
| In office 1852–1856 | |
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| Born | 11 May 1814 |
| Died | 3 December 1902 (aged 88) |
| Party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Spouse | Sarah Norton (1828-1902) |
| Children | 14, including Felix Eugene Alley |
| Parent | John Heywood Alley |
| Relatives | Alley Family |
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| Commands | North Carolina Confederate Home Guard |
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Col. John Heyward Alley Jr. was an American politician, military officer, and sheriff who served in several wars during the 19th century. He was an officer under Winfield Scott during the Trail of Tears and also served during the Mexican American War, and the American Civil War, where he commanded the North Carolina Confederate Home Guard.