Elisha M. Pease

Elisha Marshall Pease (January 3, 1812 – August 26, 1883) was a Texas politician. He served as the fifth and 13th governor of Texas.

Elisha M. Pease
5th & 13th Governor of Texas
In office
August 8, 1867  September 30, 1869
Appointed byPhilip Sheridan
LieutenantVacant
Preceded byJames W. Throckmorton
Succeeded byEdmund J. Davis
In office
December 21, 1853  December 21, 1857
Lieutenant
Preceded byJames W. Henderson
Succeeded byHardin Richard Runnels
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 11th district
In office
November 9, 1849  November 3, 1851
Preceded byJohn B. Jones
Succeeded byAdolphus Sterne
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the Brazoria district
In office
February 16, 1846  November 5, 1849
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1812-01-03)January 3, 1812
Enfield, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1883(1883-08-26) (aged 71)
Lampasas, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeOakwood Cemetery, Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyUnionist
Republican
ProfessionPolitician
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