Stephen Heard Darden
American politician (1816ā1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stephen Heard Darden (November 19, 1816 ā May 16, 1902) was a prominent Texas politician who served in the Texas Senate and then as an officer in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Preceded by ...
Stephen Heard Darden | |
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | |
In office 1874 - 1879 | |
Preceded by | Albert A. Bledsoe |
Succeeded by | William M. Brown |
Member of the Second Confederate Congress | |
In office November 21, 1864 - March 18, 1865 | |
Preceded by | John Allen Wilcox (Elect) |
Succeeded by | Abolished |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 25th district | |
In office November 4, 1861 - January 14, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Eggleston Dick Townes |
Succeeded by | Spencer Ford |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
In office November 7, 1853 - November 2, 1857 | |
Succeeded by | Albert Nelson Mills |
Personal details | |
Born | (1816-11-19)November 19, 1816 Mississippi |
Died | May 16, 1902(1902-05-16) (aged 85) Wharton, Texas |
Resting place | Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Catherine Mays Darden |
Education | Cumberland College[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 4th Texas Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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