Harris Flanagin
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Harris Flanagin (November 3, 1817 – October 23, 1874) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 7th governor of Arkansas from 1862 to 1864, and in exile from 1864 to 1865. Prior to this he was a Confederate States Army officer who commanded infantry in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
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Harris Flanagin | |
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7th Governor of Arkansas | |
In office November 15, 1862 – April 18, 1864 In exile April 18, 1864 – June 1, 1865[lower-alpha 1] | |
Preceded by | Thomas Fletcher (acting) |
Succeeded by | Isaac Murphy |
Member of the Arkansas Senate from Ouachita and Clark counties | |
In office November 6, 1848 – November 4, 1850 | |
Preceded by | B. W. Pearce |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Clark County | |
In office November 7, 1842 – November 4, 1844 Serving with Joshua D. Stewart | |
Preceded by | Simeon Buckner Archibald H. Rutherford |
Succeeded by | Joseph Gray William Owens |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-11-03)November 3, 1817 Roadstown, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | October 23, 1874(1874-10-23) (aged 56) Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S. |
Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S. 34°7′8.3″N 93°3′42.6″W |
Political party | Democratic (from 1856) |
Other political affiliations | Whig (until 1856) |
Spouse |
Martha Eliza Flanagin
(m. 1851) |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch | Army |
Years of service | 1861–1862 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 2nd Arkansas Mounted Rifles |
Battles | |
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