Warren G. Harding (Texas politician)
| Warren Glenn Harding | |
|---|---|
| Texas State Treasurer | |
|
In office 1977 – January 18, 1983 | |
| Governor |
Dolph Briscoe (1977-1979) Bill Clements |
| Preceded by | Jesse James |
| Succeeded by | Ann Richards |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 8, 1921 Princeton, Texas, U.S. |
| Died |
April 2, 2005 (aged 84) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place |
Texas State Cemetery Austin, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parents |
William Moore Ethel Baccus |
Warren Glenn Harding (January 8, 1921 – April 2, 2005) was a Democrat who served as the Treasurer of the State of Texas from 1977 to 1983. The position no longer exists.
Early life
Harding was born in Princeton, Texas, to William Moore and the former Ethel Baccus. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in World War II. He was not related to former U.S. President Warren G. Harding of Ohio.
Public service
In 1950, he was elected Treasurer of Dallas County and served in that position until 1977. In 1977, upon the death of Jesse James he was appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe to the position of state treasurer. Harding was elected to a full four-year term in 1978 and served as state treasurer until 1983. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ann Richards.[1]
Death
Harding died April 2, 2005, in Dallas, Texas, and is interred at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.[2]
References
- ↑ Dallas Morning News, April 6, 2005
- ↑ Texas State Cemetery
External links
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jesse James |
Texas State Treasurer 1977–1983 |
Succeeded by Ann Richards |