Richardson A. Scurry

Richardson A. Scurry
Richardson A. Scurry, US Representative from Texas
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 1st district
In office
August 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded byDavid S. Kaufman
Succeeded byGeorge W. Smyth
8th Speaker of the House
(Republic of Texas)
In office
1843–1844
Preceded byNicholas Henry Darnell
Succeeded byJohn M. Lewis
Personal details
Born
Richardson A. Scurry

(1811-11-11)November 11, 1811
Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1862(1862-04-09) (aged 50)
Hempstead, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeHempstead Cemetery, Hempstead, Texas
Political partyDemocratic

Richardson A. Scurry (November 11, 1811 – April 9, 1862) was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives.