Mirabeau B. Lamar
Former President of the Republic of Texas
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was an American attorney, politician, poet, and leading political figure during the Texas Republic era. He was elected as the second president of the Republic of Texas after Sam Houston. Wikipedia
Born: August 16, 1798, Louisville, GA
Died: December 19, 1859 (age 61 years), Richmond, TX
Spouse: Henrietta Maffitt (m. 1851) and Tabitha Jordan (m. 1826–1830)
Parents: Rebecca Lamar and John Lamar
Education: Princeton University
Siblings: Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar I
Descendants: Rebecca Ann Lamar and Loretto Evalina Lamar