D. C. Giddings
Dewitt Clinton Giddings (July 18, 1827 – August 19, 1903) served three non-consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives as a representative from Texas.
D. C. Giddings | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | John Hancock |
| Succeeded by | George Washington Jones |
| Constituency | 5th district |
| In office May 13, 1872 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | William Thomas Clark |
| Succeeded by | James W. Throckmorton |
| Constituency | 3rd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dewitt Clinton Giddings July 18, 1827 Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1903 (aged 76) Brenham, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prairie Lea Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Malinda C. Lusk |
| Children | 5 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States Army |
| Branch/service | 21st Texas Cavalry |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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