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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Samuel P. Carson |
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Burke County, North Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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January 22, 1798
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| Died | November 02, 1838
(40 years)
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| Contributor | Chronicler |
| Last Modifed | Chronicler
Jan 21, 2010 11:21am |
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| Info | CARSON, Samuel Price, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Pleasant Gardens NC 1/22/1798; studied under private tutors in Pleasant Gardens; engaged in agricultural pursuits
NC Senate 1822-1824
US House (D-NC) 1825-1833; unsuccessful candidate in 1833 for reelection
Killed Robert Vance in a famous duel during the 1827 election. One of the people in Carson's party at the duel was Davy Crockett.
Elected to the State senate in 1834; delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1835
Moved to Texas in 1836; member of the Texas convention that adopted the constitution of that Republic in 1836
Secretary of State (Republic of Texas) 1836-1838
Commissioner to Washington, D.C., to intercede for the recognition of the independence of Texas in 1836
Died at Hot Springs AR 11/2/1838; interment in the Government Cemetery, Hot Springs, Ark.
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