Edmund Jackson Davis | |
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 Brig. Gen. Edmund J. Davis in a Federal uniform | |
| 14th Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 8, 1870 – January 15, 1874 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Elisha M. Pease |
| Succeeded by | Richard Coke |
| Chair of the Texas Republican Party | |
| In office 1875–1883 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Haynes |
| Succeeded by | Norris Wright Cuney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1827 St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1883 (aged 55) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anne Elizabeth Britton |
| Profession | Lawyer and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 1st Texas Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edmund Jackson Davis (October 2, 1827 – February 7, 1883) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician. Davis was a Southern Unionist and a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He also served as the 14th Governor of Texas from 1870 to 1874, during the Reconstruction era. Reviled by many Texans during and after the Civil War as a traitor for his open support for the North and his attempts to break up Texas into several Northern-controlled states,[1] Davis is known for leasing prisoners to private corporations to alleviate state budget shortfalls.[2]
- ^ Gary Cartwright (20 January 2013). "Remains of the Day".
- ^ ">Gonzalez (2017). p. 380.
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