George C. Pendleton
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George Cassety Pendleton (April 23, 1845 – January 19, 1913) was an American Democratic politician who was a member and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, a Lieutenant Governor of Texas, and a U.S. Representative from the 7th district of Texas.
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George C. Pendleton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 | |
Preceded by | William H. Crain |
Succeeded by | Robert Lee Henry |
17th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
In office January 21, 1891 – January 17, 1893 | |
Governor | Jim Hogg |
Preceded by | Thomas Benton Wheeler |
Succeeded by | Martin McNulty Crane |
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 11, 1887 – January 8, 1889 | |
Preceded by | Lafayette L. Foster |
Succeeded by | Frank P. Alexander |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
In office January 9, 1883 – January 8, 1889 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Dudley Tarlton |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Josephus Roop |
Personal details | |
Born | George Cassety Pendleton (1845-04-23)April 23, 1845 Coffee County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 1913(1913-01-19) (aged 67) Temple, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Embree (m. 1870) |
Children | 5 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederacy |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Company C, 19th Texas Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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