Edward H. Tarrant | |
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| Member of the Third Texas Legislature from the district | |
| In office November 5, 1849 – November 3, 1851 | |
| Member of the Fourth Texas Legislature from the district | |
| In office November 3, 1851 – November 7, 1853 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1796 Bamberg County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1858 (aged 61–62) Parker County, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pioneer Rest Cemetery 32°45′54″N 97°19′46″W / 32.76487°N 97.329434°W |
| Spouse | Mary Danforth |
| Occupation | Military officer, rancher/planter, & politician |
| Profession | Brigadier-general |
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| Allegiance |  United States Texas |
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Edward H. Tarrant (1799—August 2, 1858) served the Republic of Texas and the State of Texas. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives during both periods. Tarrant County was named for him.[1][2]
- ^ "Tarrant, Edward H." TSHA Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. June 15, 2010.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
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