William Y. C. Humes
William Young Conn Humes | |
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| Born | May 1, 1830 Abingdon, Virginia |
| Died | September 11, 1883 (aged 53) Huntsville, Alabama |
| Place of burial | Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Allegiance | United States Confederate States of America |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
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William Young Conn Humes (May 1, 1830 – September 11, 1883) was an American educator, lawyer, and soldier. He served as a Confederate cavalry general during the American Civil War, in which he was wounded twice, and fought mainly in the Western Theater of the conflict. Afterward Humes resumed practicing law until his death.