Edward Clark (governor)
Edward Clark (April 1, 1815 – May 4, 1880) was the eighth Governor of Texas. His term coincided with the beginning of the American Civil War.
Edward Clark | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of Texas | |
| In office March 16, 1861 – November 7, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Houston |
| Succeeded by | Francis Lubbock |
| 7th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office December 21, 1859 – March 16, 1861 | |
| Governor | Sam Houston |
| Preceded by | Francis R. Lubbock |
| Succeeded by | John McClannahan Crockett |
| Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office December 22, 1853 – December 21, 1857 | |
| Governor | Elisha M. Pease |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Duval |
| Succeeded by | T.S. Anderson |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office 1847–1848 | |
| Preceded by | William Thomas Scott |
| Succeeded by | Hart Hardin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1815 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 1880 (aged 65) Marshall, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Long Martha Melissa Evans |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 14th Texas Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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