Background
Lanham, Samuel Willis Tucker was born on July 4, 1846 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Madison and Louisa (Tucker) Lanham.
Lanham, Samuel Willis Tucker was born on July 4, 1846 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Madison and Louisa (Tucker) Lanham.
Common school education. Entered C.S.A. when a boy and served in 3d South Carolina. regiment.
Removed to Texas, 1866. Admitted to bar, 1869. Was district attorney 13th district.
Presidential elector, 1880.
Member Congress, 1883-1893, and 1895-1903, 8th Texas district. Governor Texas, 1903-1907.
Member Congress, 1883-1893, and 1895-1903, 8th Texas
Married Sarah B. Meng, September 4, 1866.