American military officer and politician (1810–1898)
Peter Hansborough Bell
3rd Governor of Texas
In office December 21, 1849 – November 23, 1853
Lieutenant
John Alexander Greer James W. Henderson
Preceded by
George T. Wood
Succeeded by
James W. Henderson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857
Preceded by
Volney E. Howard
Succeeded by
Andrew J. Hamilton
Personal details
Born
May 11, 1810 Culpeper County, Virginia, U.S.
Died
(1898-03-08)March 8, 1898 (aged 87) Littleton, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Ella Rives Eaton
Profession
Politician
Peter Hansborough Bell (May 11, 1810[Note 1] – March 8, 1898) was an American military officer and politician who served as the third Governor of Texas and represented the state for two terms in the United States House of Representatives.
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