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Attorney General Armistead Abraham "Cousin Abe" Lilly (March 25, 1878 - June 21, 1956) was born at Jumping Branch, Summers County, the son of Robert G. and Virginia Lilly. He was raised in Raleigh County, attended Concord College, and graduated fr...
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