James W Throckmorton

Politician

Birthday February 1, 1825

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Apr 21, 1894 (69)

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About

American politician who was the 12th Governor of Texas from 1866 until 1867 and served as a United States Congressman from Texas from 1875 until 1879.

Before Fame

He joined the 1st Texas Volunteers after the Mexican-American War in February 1847.

Trivia

He served in the Confederate Army as captain of Company K, 6th Texas Cavalry Regiment until 1863.

Family Life

He grew up with family in Sparta, Tennessee.

Associated With

Like him, Mark White also served as Governor of Texas.