James W Throckmorton
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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.
