Pendleton Murrah

Pendleton Murrah
Murrah in an 1893 publication
10th Governor of Texas
In office
November 5, 1863 – June 17, 1865
LieutenantFletcher Stockdale
Preceded byFrancis Lubbock
Succeeded byAndrew Jackson Hamilton
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
November 12, 1857 – November 7, 1859
Preceded byWilliam A. Tarlton
Succeeded byEli Harris Baxter Jr.
Personal details
BornJanuary 1, 1824
Alabama, U.S.
Died (aged 41)
Monterrey, Mexico
PartyDemocratic
SpouseSue Taylor

Pendleton Murrah (January 1, 1824 – August 4, 1865) was the tenth governor of Texas from 1863 to 1865. His term in office coincided with the American Civil War.

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