Nicholas Henry Darnell

Politician, Deceased Person

1807 – 1885

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Who was Nicholas Henry Darnell?

Nicholas Henry Darnell was an American politician in Tennessee and Texas. He was the only person to serve as Speaker of the House of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives and the State of Texas House of Representatives. He was a member of the Tennessee General Assembly prior to his move to Texas, and during the Civil War raised and led the 18th Texas Cavalry Regiment, which was also known by the name of “Darnell's Regiment.”

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Born
Apr 20, 1807
Williamson County
Profession
Lived in
  • Tennessee
Died
Jul 16, 1885
Fort Worth

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on July 23, 2013

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