Carson, Samuel Price, 1798-1838

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Dates

Existence: 1798 - 1838

Biography

Samuel Price Carson (January 22, 1798 – November 2, 1838) was an American political leader and farmer in both North Carolina and Texas. He served as Congressional Representative from North Carolina. By 1836 he had moved to Texas, and was elected by his neighbors to the Convention of 1836 where he signed both the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas. The convention also established an interim or acting government for the Republic, which was still at war in rebellion against Mexico. They considered him for president, but elected David G. Burnet instead.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Samuel P. Carson letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 836230

Webster Mss 836230

Date(s): 1836-03-30

Abstract

In English.