William Lyne Crawford facts for kids
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William Lyne Crawford
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| Born | January 23, 1839 |
| Died | February 17, 1920 (aged 81) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery Dallas, Texas |
| Education | McKenzie College Clarksville, Texas |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America (1861–1865) |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Lt Colonel (CSA) |
| Unit |  19th Texas Infantry |
William Lyne Crawford (born January 23, 1839 – died February 17, 1920) was an important person in Texas history. He was a lawyer and a politician. He also served as a soldier during the American Civil War. Many people thought he was the best criminal lawyer in Texas.
Early Life and Military Service
William Crawford was born in Clay County, Kentucky. His parents were Jeptha and Catherine Crawford. In 1843, when William was four years old, his family moved to the state of Texas.
When he grew up, William Crawford became a soldier. He fought in the American Civil War, which happened from 1861 to 1865. He was a high-ranking officer, serving as a colonel in the Confederate States Army.
A Voice for Texas
After the war, William Crawford became involved in politics. In 1875, he was part of a special meeting called the Constitutional Convention of Texas. This meeting was held to write new rules for how the state of Texas would be governed.
During this convention, Crawford helped add a rule to the state's constitution. This rule said that all judges in Texas should be chosen by the people through elections. Years later, he thought this might have been a mistake. He believed it might have been better if judges were chosen by appointment instead.
From 1892 to 1893, William Crawford served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He was a part of the Democratic Party. In this role, he helped make laws for the state of Texas.
