Matthias Ward
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Matthias Ward (October 13, 1805 – October 5, 1861) was a lawyer and United States Senator from Texas.
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Matthias Ward | |
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United States Senator from Texas | |
In office September 27, 1858 – December 5, 1859 | |
Appointed by | Hardin Richard Runnels |
Preceded by | James P. Henderson |
Succeeded by | Louis Wigfall |
Member of the Texas Senate from the 1st district | |
In office November 13, 1849 – November 3, 1850 | |
Preceded by | William M. "Buckskin" Williams |
Succeeded by | Joseph H. Burks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-10-13)October 13, 1805 Elbert County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | October 5, 1861(1861-10-05) (aged 55) Warm Springs, North Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Old Cemetery Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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