Jeremiah V. Cockrell
Jeremiah Vardaman Cockrell, also known as Vard Cockrell, (May 7, 1832 – March 18, 1915) was a U.S. Representative from Texas, after having served as a field commander in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was a prominent member of the political South–Cockrell–Hargis family.
Jeremiah Vardaman Cockrell | |
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Cockrell in 1896 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 13th district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | John H. Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1832 Warrensburg, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1915 (aged 82) Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Missouri State Guard, 8th Division |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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