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
Bamberg County, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1858(1858-08-02) (aged 61–62)
Parker County, Texas, U.S.
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, rancher/planter, & politician
ProfessionBrigadier-general
Military service
Allegiance United States
 Texas
Branch/service
  • Kentucky militia
  • Tennessee militia
  • 4th Brigade of N.E. Texas (militia)
Battles/wars

Edward H. Tarrant (1799—August 2, 1858) was a politician and general who served the Republic of Texas and the State of Texas. He also served in the Texas House of Representatives during both periods. Tarrant County, whose county seat is Fort Worth, was named after him.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Tarrant, Edward H." TSHA Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. June 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2014-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)