William S. Herndon
American politician (1835–1903) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Smith Herndon (November 27, 1835 – October 11, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Texas.
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William S. Herndon | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | George W. Whitmore |
Succeeded by | John Henninger Reagan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-11-27)November 27, 1835 Rome, Georgia |
Died | October 11, 1903(1903-10-11) (aged 67) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Louise McKeller Herndon |
Education | McKenzie College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 13th Texas Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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