David Catchings Dickson
David Catchings Dickson (February 25, 1818 – June 5, 1880) was an American politician and physician in early Texas who served as the ninth Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Texas. He was also a State Senator and unsuccessfully ran for governor of Texas.
David C. Dickson | |
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| 4th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office December 21, 1853 – December 21, 1855 | |
| Governor | Elisha M. Pease |
| Preceded by | James W. Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Hardin Richard Runnels |
| 9th Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office November 3, 1851 – November 7, 1853 | |
| Governor | Peter Hansborough Bell |
| Preceded by | Charles G. Keenan |
| Succeeded by | Hardin Richard Runnels |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1846–1847 1849–1853 1859–1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Catchings Dickson February 25, 1818 Pike County, Mississippi |
| Died | June 5, 1880 (age 62) Grimes County, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic Know Nothing |
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