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Bowie County, Texas, 1850 census:[3]
In 1846, he settled in the part of Red River County that later became Bowie County.
He served in a Georgia regiment in the Seminole War of 1836. In 1850, he bought a plantation. Served two terms in Texas State Senate, 1851-1854, then was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for the 1857-59 term, and died in office.