Joseph D. Sayers
| Joseph Draper Sayers | |
22nd Governor of Texas
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| In office January 17, 1899 – January 20, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Culberson |
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| Succeeded by | S. W. T. Lanham |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 9th district
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| In office 1893–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin L.R. Antony |
| Succeeded by | Albert S. Burleson |
| Born | September 23, 1841 Grenada, Mississippi |
| Died | May 15, 1929[1] (aged 87) Austin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
Military Service
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| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Valverde Battle of Fort Bisland Battle of Mansfield Battle of Blair's Landing |
Joseph Draper Sayers (September 23, 1841 - May 15, 1929) was an American politician who served as the 22nd Governor of Texas.
Birth
Joseph Sayers was born September 23, 1841 to Dr. David Sayer and his wife Mary Thomas in Grenada, Mississippi, soon after his mothers death in 1851, his family moved and settled in Bastrop, Texas.
Civil War Service
When the American Civil War started he joined the Confederates and was placed in the 5th Texas Regiment which was led by Tom Green, he participated in the Battle of Valverde in New Mexico in February 1862.
He was wounded during the Battle of Fort Bisland and after was promoted to Major, he was wounded again in 1864 during the Battle of Mansfield.
During the Battle of Blair's Landing, General Tom Green was killed and he then served as assistant to General Richard Taylor.
Political career
In 1885 he became a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 10th district and served in that office until 1893.
As Governor of Texas
In 1899, he became the 22nd Governor of Texas, in 1900, the Galveston Hurricane occurred during his time in office as Governor of Texas.
