Edward H. Tarrant

Edward H. Tarrant
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
Born1796 (1796)
DiedAugust 2, 1858(1858-08-02) (aged 61–62)
Resting placePioneer Rest Cemetery
32°45′54″N 97°19′46″W / 32.76487°N 97.329434°W / 32.76487; -97.329434 (Pioneer Rest Cemetery)
SpouseMary Danforth
OccupationMilitary officer, farmer, politician
ProfessionBrigadier-general
Military service
Allegiance United States
 Texas
Branch/service
  • Kentucky militia
  • Tennessee militia
  • 4th Brigade of N.E. Texas (militia)
Battles/wars
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Edward H. Tarrant (1796 – August 2, 1858) was an American politician and general. He served in the Texas House of Representatives during both periods. Tarrant County, whose county seat is Fort Worth, was named after him.