Edward Clark (governor)
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Edward Clark (April 1, 1815 – May 4, 1880) was the eighth Governor of Texas. His term coincided with the beginning of the American Civil War.
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Edward Clark | |
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8th Governor of Texas | |
In office March 16, 1861 – November 7, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Sam Houston |
Succeeded by | Francis Lubbock |
7th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
In office December 21, 1859 – March 16, 1861[1] | |
Governor | Sam Houston |
Preceded by | Francis R. Lubbock |
Succeeded by | John McClannahan Crockett |
Secretary of State of Texas | |
In office December 22, 1853 – December 21, 1857 | |
Governor | Elisha M. Pease |
Preceded by | Thomas H. Duval |
Succeeded by | T.S. Anderson |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office 1847–1848 | |
Preceded by | William Thomas Scott |
Succeeded by | Hart Hardin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1815-04-01)April 1, 1815 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | May 4, 1880(1880-05-04) (aged 65) Marshall, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lucy Long Martha Melissa Evans |
Children | 4 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 14th Texas Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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