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 the second Mayor of San Antonio, Texas.
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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