Richardson A. Scurry
Richardson A. Scurry | |
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Richardson A. Scurry, US Representative from Texas | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district | |
| In office August 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | David S. Kaufman |
| Succeeded by | George W. Smyth |
| 8th Speaker of the House (Republic of Texas) | |
| In office 1843–1844 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Henry Darnell |
| Succeeded by | John M. Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richardson A. Scurry November 11, 1811 Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1862 (aged 50) Hempstead, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hempstead Cemetery, Hempstead, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
Richardson A. Scurry (November 11, 1811 – April 9, 1862) was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives.