Background
Money, Hernando De Soto was born on August 26, 1839 in Holmes Company, Mississippi, United States. Son of Peirson and Tryphena (Vardaman) Money.
Money, Hernando De Soto was born on August 26, 1839 in Holmes Company, Mississippi, United States. Son of Peirson and Tryphena (Vardaman) Money.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Mississippi, 1860.
Served in C.S.A., 1861-1864, retiring September 24, 1864, because of defective eyesight. Elected 44th to 48th Congresses (1875-1885) and 53d and 54th Congresses (1893-1897), 4th Mississippi District. Elected United States senator, January, 1896, for term beginning March 4, 1899.
Appointed United States senator, October 8, 1897, to fill vacancy caused by death of James Z. George, and elected, January, 1898, for remainder of the term expiring March 4, 1899, when his term by previous election began. Term expired, 1911.
Served in C.S.A., 1861-1864, retiring September 24, 1864, because of defective eyesight. Elected 44th to 48th Congresses (1875-1885) and 53d and 54th Congresses (1893-1897), 4th Mississippi District.
Married Claudia Boddie, November 5, 1863 (died 1907).