Preceded by Jesse James Role Texas politician Succeeded by Ann Richards Parents Ethel Baccus | Political party Democratic Party Democratic Party Name Warren Harding | |
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Governor Dolph Briscoe (1977-1979)
Bill Clements Born January 8, 1921
Princeton, Texas, U.S. ( 1921-01-08 ) Died April 2, 2005, Dallas, Texas, United States | ||
Resting place Texas State Cemetery | ||
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.
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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 who was President-elect at the time of his birth.
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.
Death
Harding died April 2, 2005, in Dallas, Texas, and is interred at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.