William E. Cameron

William Evelyn Cameron
39th Governor of Virginia
In office
January 1, 1882  January 1, 1886
LieutenantJohn F. Lewis
Preceded byFrederick W. M. Holliday
Succeeded byFitzhugh Lee
Personal details
BornNovember 29, 1842
Petersburg, Virginia, US
DiedJanuary 25, 1927 (aged 84)
Louisa County, Virginia, US
Political partyReadjuster
Democratic
SpouseLouisa Cameron
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Journalist
Military service
RankCaptain
Unit12th Virginia Infantry
AllegianceConfederate States

William Evelyn Cameron (November 29, 1842  January 25, 1927) was a Confederate soldier who became a Virginia lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as the 39th Governor of Virginia from 1882–1886, elected as the candidate of the Readjuster Party headed by William Mahone.