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Engaged in salt manufacturing as a chemist and an agent for the industry as well as holding several public offices, including Justice of the Peace and a representative in the Virginia Legislature. Ruffner, a strong Unionist, was appointed a Major-General in the West Virginia Militia during the Civil War.

Lewis Ruffner of Kanawha Valley, Va. (W. Va.)

Identifier:
040377
Collection Number:
A&M 1561
Title:
Lewis Ruffner of Kanawha Valley, Va. (W. Va.)
Description:
Engaged in salt manufacturing as a chemist and an agent for the industry as well as holding several public offices, including Justice of the Peace and a representative in the Virginia Legislature. Ruffner, a strong Unionist, was appointed a Major-General in the West Virginia Militia during the Civil War.
Subjects:
Portraits--R.
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView