Edward H. Tarrant
Edward H. Tarrant | |
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| Member of the Third Texas Legislature from the district | |
| In office November 5, 1849 – November 3, 1851 | |
| Member of the Fourth Texas Legislature from the district | |
| In office November 3, 1851 – November 7, 1853 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1796 Bamberg County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1858 (aged 61–62) Parker County, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pioneer Rest Cemetery 32°45′54″N 97°19′46″W / 32.76487°N 97.329434°W |
| Spouse | Mary Danforth |
| Occupation | Military officer, farmer, politician |
| Profession | Brigadier-general |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Texas |
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Edward H. Tarrant (1796 – August 2, 1858) was an American politician and general. He served in the Texas House of Representatives during both periods. Tarrant County, whose county seat is Fort Worth, was named after him.