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Submitted: 4/24/20 • Approved: 4/24/20 • Last Updated: 4/27/20 • R304422-G0-S3
Civil War Confederate
July 4, 1846 - July 29,1908
Born in South Carolina
Joined the CSA in 1861
Wounded in May 1864 at the Spotsylvania Courthouse
Married Sarah Men in 1866 and relocated to North Texas. Moved to Weatherford, Texas in 1868 and became a lawyer. Gained fame as a district attorney in the Warren Wagontrain Massacre trials. Served five terms as US Congressman 1882 - 1903 and two terms as Governor of Texas. Retired and served as a University of Texas regent
Contributed on 4/24/20 by tomtodd
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