This is the flag flown by Samuel Maxey during the Civil War. After the war he served as a senator for Texas, once more representing his people, not on the battlefield with guns, but with words.
2nd National Confederate Garrison Flag ( in a smaller size)
Ft Fisher Garrison Flag Replica
Capture of Fort Fisher. Troops led by Union Army Major General Alfred H. Terry fighting Confederates
Fort Fisher Battle
2nd National Confederate Garrison Flag
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Samuel Bell Maxey
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United States Senator from Texas |
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In office March 4, 1875 – March 4, 1887 |
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Preceded by | James W. Flanagan |
Succeeded by | John H. Reagan |
Member of the Texas Senate from District 9 | |
In office 1861 |
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Preceded by | Jesse H. Parsons |
Succeeded by | Rice Maxey |
Personal details | |
Born | March 30, 1825 Tompkinsville, Kentucky |
Died | August 16, 1895 (aged 70) Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance |
United States of America Confederate States of America |
Branch/service |
United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1849 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
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Battles/wars |
Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Samuel Bell Maxey (March 30, 1825 – August 16, 1895) was an American soldier, lawyer, and politician from Paris, Texas. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil Warand later represented Texas in the U.S. Senate.
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