David S. Kaufman

David S. Kaufman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district
In office March 30, 1846 – January 31, 1851
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Richardson A. Scurry
Republic of Texas Chargé d'affaires to the United States
In office 1845–1846
Republic of Texas Senator
In office 1843–1845
5th Speaker of the House (Republic of Texas)
In office 1840–1841
Preceded by	John M. Hansford
Succeeded by	Kenneth L. Anderson
Member of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives from Nacogdoches County
In office 1838–1841
Preceded by	Thomas Jefferson Rusk
Personal details
Born	David Spangler Kaufman (1813-12-13)December 13, 1813 Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 31, 1851(1851-01-31) (aged 37) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Texas State Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jane Baxter Richardson
Children	Anna Daniel David Jr. Sam Houston
Alma mater	Princeton College
Profession	Attorney
Military service
Allegiance	Republic of Texas Army
Rank	Aide to Gen. Thomas J. Rusk
Battles/wars	Battle of the Neches

David Spangler Kaufman (December 18, 1813 – January 31, 1851) was an attorney, politician, and diplomat, serving as U.S. Representative from Texas.^[1] When the Republic of Texas was independent, he served in both houses of its legislature, and as chargé d'affaires of Texas to the United States.