David S. Kaufman | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district | |
| In office March 30, 1846 – January 31, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Richardson A. Scurry |
| Republic of Texas Chargé d'affaires to the United States | |
| In office 1845–1846 | |
| Republic of Texas Senator | |
| In office 1843–1845 | |
| 5th Speaker of the House (Republic of Texas) | |
| In office 1840–1841 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Hansford |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth L. Anderson |
| Member of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives from Nacogdoches County | |
| In office 1838–1841 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson Rusk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Spangler Kaufman December 13, 1813 Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 1851 (aged 37) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane Baxter Richardson |
| Children | Anna Daniel David Jr. Sam Houston |
| Alma mater | Princeton College |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Texas Army |
| Rank | Aide to Gen. Thomas J. Rusk |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Neches |
David Spangler Kaufman (December 18, 1813 – January 31, 1851) was an attorney, politician, and diplomat, serving as U.S. Representative from Texas.[1] When the Republic of Texas was independent, he served in both houses of its legislature, and as chargé d'affaires of Texas to the United States.
- ^ "KAUFMAN, DAVID SPANGLER". tshaonline.org. Retrieved June 27, 2023.