Thomas Benton Wheeler
American politician from Texas (1840–1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Benton Wheeler (June 7, 1840 – February 21, 1913) was an American judge and politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Texas as a member of the Democratic party from 1887 to 1891.
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Thomas Benton Wheeler | |
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16th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
In office January 19, 1887 – January 21, 1891 | |
Governor | Lawrence Sullivan Ross |
Preceded by | Barnett Gibbs |
Succeeded by | George C. Pendleton |
23rd Mayor of Austin | |
In office 1872–1877 | |
Preceded by | John W. Glenn |
Succeeded by | Jacob Carl DeGress |
Judge of the 12th Judicial District | |
In office 1880–1886 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1840-06-07)June 7, 1840 Marshall County, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | February 21, 1913(1913-02-21) (aged 72) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | Company E, Ragsdale's Battalion Texas Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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