William H. Daingerfield
William H. Daingerfield | |
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Mayor of San Antonio | |
In office 1838–1838 | |
Preceded by | John William Smith |
Personal details | |
Born |
1808 Alexandria, Virginia |
Died |
1878 Prince George's County, Maryland |
Profession | Lawyer |
William H. Daingerfield (1808–1878) was a 19th-Century lawyer and Texas politician.
Early life
William H. Daingerfield was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1808.
Daingerfield attended the University of Virginia from 1828–1829, before becoming a lawyer in Maryland. He was also a farmer in the state.[1]
Texas politician
He was the second mayor of San Antonio, Texas (1838), a Texas Senator for Bexar County (1840–1842), Texas Secretary of the Treasury (1842–1844) and chargé d'affaires for the Republic of Texas in the Netherlands (1844–1845).[1]
Later life
He moved to Washington D.C. in 1860 to again practice law. 18 years later, he died in Prince George's County, Maryland.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Redding S. Sugg, Jr., "DAINGERFIELD, WILLIAM HENRY", accessed October 12, 2011. Published by the Texas State Historical Association, in the Handbook of Texas Online.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Juan Seguín 1837–1840 |
Republic of Texas Senate Republic of Texas Senator from Bexar District 1840–1842 |
Succeeded by Ludovic Colquhoun (1842 abducted by Mexican Army) John William Smith 1842–1845 |
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