David Pemble

After moving to Amite County, Pemble taught school for several years.^[1] Pemble was elected to represent Amite County in the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 13th Mississippi Legislature in early 1830.^[2] Pemble was re-elected to the House again for the 15th Mississippi Legislature in late 1831.^[3] In December 1832, Pemble was re-elected to the House for the 16th Mississippi Legislature, which lasted from January 7, 1833 to March 2, 1833.^[4][5] During this session, Pemble was elected Speaker of the House over Joseph Dunbar, Adam L. Bingaman, and A. M. Keehan, in the 15th ballot.^[5] In August 1835, Pemble was a candidate for Governor of Mississippi.^[6] In November 1838, he chaired an Amite County States' Rights Party meeting.^[7] After leaving politics he continued farming in Amite County.^[1] He later moved to Texas to live with his daughter.^[1] He died in Texas in 1869, aged 78.^[1]

Pemble was a Jeffersonian Democrat and a supporter of states' rights.^[1] Pemble was "a great admirer" of John C. Calhoun.^[1] He voted for Henry Clay and William Henry Harrison.^[1]

Pemble married Emily Gerald, who had moved to Mississippi during childhood in 1811.^[1] They had three children: Thomas W., Emily E., and Robert J. (born July 31, 1833).^[1] Mrs. Pemble died when Robert was a year old.^[1]