William Lewis Cabell
14th, 16th and 20th mayor of Dallas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Lewis Cabell (January 1, 1827 – February 21, 1911) was an American engineer, lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the 14th, 16th and 20th mayor of Dallas (1874–1876, 1877–1879 and 1883–1885). Prior to that, he was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded infantry in the Western and Trans-Mississippi theaters of the American Civil War.
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Quick Facts 14th, 16th and 20th Mayor of Dallas, Preceded by ...
William Lewis Cabell | |
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14th, 16th and 20th Mayor of Dallas | |
In office 1874–1876 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Long |
Succeeded by | John D. Kerfoot |
In office 1877–1879 | |
Preceded by | John D. Kerfoot |
Succeeded by | James M. Thurmond |
In office 1883–1885 | |
Preceded by | John W. Crowdus |
Succeeded by | John H. Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-01-01)January 1, 1827 Danville, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 22, 1911(1911-02-22) (aged 84) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, Texas, U.S. 32°48′03.6″N 96°47′53.3″W |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Harriet A. Rector (m. 1856) |
Relations | Ben E. Cabell (son) Charles P. Cabell (grandson) Earle Cabell (grandson) |
Nickname | "Old Tige" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
Branch/service | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1850–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | First Lieutenant (USA) Brigadier-General (CSA) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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