This is the flag flown by Samuel Maxey during the Civil War. After the war he served as a senator for Texas, once more representing his people, not on the battlefield with guns, but with words.
2nd National Confederate Garrison Flag ( in a smaller size)
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Fort Fisher Battle
2nd National Confederate Garrison Flag
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This flag was also found at the Elmira prison where captured soldiers from the Fort Fisher battler were imprisoned.
Samuel Bell Maxey
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United States Senator from Texas |
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In office March 4, 1875 – March 4, 1887 |
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Preceded by | James W. Flanagan |
Succeeded by | John H. Reagan |
Member of the Texas Senate from District 9 | |
In office 1861 |
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Preceded by | Jesse H. Parsons |
Succeeded by | Rice Maxey |
Personal details | |
Born | March 30, 1825 Tompkinsville, Kentucky |
Died | August 16, 1895 (aged 70) Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance |
United States of America Confederate States of America |
Branch/service |
United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1849 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank |
Brevet First Lieutenant(USA) Major General (CSA) |
Battles/wars |
Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Samuel Bell Maxey (March 30, 1825 – August 16, 1895) was an American soldier, lawyer, and politician from Paris, Texas. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil Warand later represented Texas in the U.S. Senate.
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