Samuel B. Maxey
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Samuel Bell Maxey (March 30, 1825 – August 16, 1895) was an American soldier, lawyer, and politician from Paris, Texas. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and later represented Texas in the U.S. Senate.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Texas, Preceded by ...
Samuel Bell Maxey | |
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United States Senator from Texas | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | James W. Flanagan |
Succeeded by | John H. Reagan |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 9th district | |
In office 1861 | |
Preceded by | Jesse H. Parsons |
Succeeded by | Rice Maxey |
Personal details | |
Born | (1825-03-30)March 30, 1825 Tompkinsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | August 16, 1895(1895-08-16) (aged 70) Eureka Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery Paris, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1849 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Brevet First Lieutenant (USA) Major General (CSA) |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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