Born: March 10, 1824, Louisville, KY
Died: May 14, 1905 (age 81 years), Little Rock, AR
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Arkansas (1881–1883) and Treasurer of Arkansas (1874–1881)
Education: Transylvania University and Saint Marys College
Battles: Mexican–American War > Battle of Buena Vista (POW);
Children: 5