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Stephen Heard Darden
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| Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | |
| In office 1874 - 1879 |
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| Preceded by | Albert A. Bledsoe |
| Succeeded by | William M. Brown |
| Member of the Second Confederate Congress | |
| In office November 21, 1864 - March 18, 1865 |
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| Preceded by | John Allen Wilcox (Elect) |
| Succeeded by | Abolished |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 25th district |
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| In office November 4, 1861 - January 14, 1862 |
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| Preceded by | Eggleston Dick Townes |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Ford |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district |
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| In office November 7, 1853 - November 2, 1857 |
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| Succeeded by | Albert Nelson Mills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1816 Mississippi |
| Died | May 16, 1902 (aged 85) Wharton, Texas |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Catherine Mays Darden |
| Education | Cumberland College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  4th Texas Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Stephen Heard Darden (born November 19, 1816 – died May 16, 1902) was an important politician from Texas. He served in the Texas Senate and was also an officer in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
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Early Life and Texas Beginnings
Stephen Darden was born in Mississippi on November 19, 1816. His family had roots in England and Ireland. He first came to Texas in 1836 as a volunteer soldier from Mississippi. He served under Captain David M. Fulton. By 1841, Darden had decided to make Texas his permanent home.
Military Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Stephen Darden joined the Confederate States Army. He was made a first lieutenant in Company A of the 4th Texas Infantry. This unit was part of a famous group known as the Texas Brigade. Darden later earned a promotion to the rank of captain. He left his military role to join the Second Confederate Congress.
Political Career in Texas
Stephen Darden had a long career in Texas politics. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for the 62nd district. He served in this role from November 7, 1853, to November 2, 1857.
Later, he was elected to the Texas Senate for the 25th district. His term in the Senate was from November 4, 1861, to January 14, 1862.
Serving in the Confederate Congress
From 1864 to 1865, Darden represented the First Congressional District of Texas. He was a member of the Second Confederate Congress. This was a key political body during the Civil War.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
After the Civil War, Darden continued his political service. He was elected as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. This is an important state job that manages Texas's money. He served as Comptroller from 1874 to 1879. Darden was a member of the Democratic Party.
