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25
Sublime. Lavaca. .. .. . 4 23
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25
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ta, Montgom-
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Trebla, Henderson .. K 25
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Tenala 5. Shelby. ... K 29
577
Tredway, Borden .... : 13
X
Van Vleck. Matagorda R23
.0 27
ł. Kerr .... . P 19
50
Suez, (r. d.) Co-
.. 1: 20
Tenaha Junction,
Tremble, Tarrant .... J 22
X
Vasco, (r.d.) Delta. .. 11 26
X
manche.
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..... .. L. 20
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.. K 29
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Trent. Taylor ..
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300
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1. Kinney .. . . R 16
Vasltl. ( lav ...
Aleherg ...... V 21
300
Suffolk, Upshur ...... I
15
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Trenton 5, Fanmin. . . 11 2;
616
Vanghan. (r. d. ) Hill, . K 23
100
Harris ...
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Sugarhill.(r.d. )Panolak 29
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1. 25
100
Trevat, I'rinity ...
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Veach.San Angustine M29
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150
Sugar Land, Fort Bend Q26
2,000
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25
Trexler, Bowle
H 29
100
Vents Station, (r. d.)
turk, Throck-
94
Sugarland, CameronY 23
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Tennyson. Coke . .... 1. 16
100
Tribune. (r. d.) Gray-
Parker.
.1 21
Sugar Valley, Mata-
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X
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123
gorda ....
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201
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Vridt. (r. d.) Kauf- .. J 25 Vid, (r. d.) San . N 19 Vendanie. Sau Angus- tile .. L 29 Ventura, Montgom- ery . . 0 26 Venus 3. Johnson ..... 23
Vrra. Knox ... . . . H 18 Verde, Tyler ...... .. _ 28 Verdi, Atascosa ...... R 20 Verkulen, Reeves. . . . M 9 Verteile, De Witt .. . . R 23 Vernon @, Wilbargert 18 Verona, (r. d.) Colliult 24 Vesey, Red River .... G 27 Viaduct, Val Verde. Q 11 Viburas, Starr ... ... \19 Vickery, Dallas .... ... . 1 23 Vietor.(r. d.) Erath. . K 21 l'ictor, flarris. ..... P 27 Victoria &, Victorias 23 Victory, Hartley ... . . 13 12 Victory Spur, Pauolak23 X
Viaurl, Refuglo ..... 1 23 100 Vidor, Orange ..... ... 0 29 200
Vienna, Lavaca .. . . 4 23 Viewca, (r d. ) Falls. . M 23 Vlew, (r.d. ) Comal. . Q 21 Vlew. Taylor ... . . . k 17
Vigo Park, Castro. ... F. 14 Vilas, (r. d.) Bell .... N 22 Valle. Hudspeth ...... MI 5 Village Mills, Hardin. 0 28 Vincent. Howard .. . . . J 14 Viueland, (rd. )Collinlf 21 Vineyard. Jack .H[ 21 Vineyard, (P. O. name
Scbree) Jack ....... I 21 Vinton, El Paso .. .. . . . K 2 Viola, (r. d. ) Cass. ... . I 29 Violet, Nueces. .. .. l' 22 l'irgie, Montgomery. O 26 Virginia Point, Gal- Veston
Q 27 Vista, (r. d.) Hamil- ton .. L 21 Vistula. Houston. ... M 26 l'ira, Bexar . ( 20 X
10
× Watson, Comanche. . L 19 Watt,(r.d.) Limestone L 24 Watterson, (r. d.) Bas- trop ... P 23 X
50
82 Watts, Milam N 23
X White Deer. Carson. . C 14
100
200
75 300
2,184
Vontress, Maskeif ... . H 17
X
100
Vorhses Spur, Panolak 28 Voss, Coleman .... L 18 Votaw. Hardin ..... 0 28 Voth, Jefferson ....... 029
WacoO. McLennan.L 23 33,500 Waco Junction, Mc- Lennan .. .L 23 Wade, (r. d.) Guad. X
alupe .. Q 21 Wadsworth, Mata. gorda .. .. . $ 25 Waelder O. Gonzales. Q 22 894
Waggoner. Wilbarger FIS Wagner, Hartley ... . B 11 ×
25
10
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40 10 WeinertO. Haskell. .. H 17 Weir, Williamson . .. N 23 Weirgate, Newton. .. N 30 Weland, (r.d. ) Parker I 21 20 Welcome. \nstiu .... P 24 X Weldon, Houston. . . . M 26 Welfare. Kendall. ... P 19 15 Welllern, Brazos .... 24
250 Wellington 3, Col.
X lingsworth ....... . E 16
Wolla, Jack . . . 1I 20
X
10 Wells, Cherokee ...... L 27 150 Wightman. Newton. M 30
X Wells Creek, AudersonL26
INDEX OF TEXAS.
25 Welview, Concho .... M 17
20 100 Wenasco, Jasper. .. . N 30 Wendell, Jeff Davis. . N 7 Wentz, MeMullen .... T 20
876
23 Weser. Gollad .. . . $ 22
X Weslaco, Hidalgo .. . Y 21 Wesley. (r. d.) Washi- Ington .. .. P21
1,149
X 60 West 3. McLenuan ... 1. 23 West Bank, AndersonL 25 Westbrook. Mitchell. K 15 Westbrook, RobertsonN24 Westbury. Jeferson. 0 29 25 West Columbla, Bra- zoria .. R 26
50
.
5,142 Opellka ) Henderson.I 26
Waueta, (r.d.) HoustonL 26
100 15€ Wantmore Junction, Dallas. I 23
X EX
IN aptes, flow. .I 21
420 Warda, Fayette. .. P 23
50 X Ware, (r. d.) Coman- che. .. L 20
5.957 Ware, Dallam, A 11
X
300 X 600 son .. ... J 28 Westinfuster@. Collinfl 21 West Mountain, (r.d.) Upshur .. 29
400 Westover, Baylor. . .. HI 19 75 25 100 Westphalia, (r.d.) Falls 3123 Weston, Collin . .# 23 250 Willow Point, Wise. . I 21 Willow Springs, Gregg .. .J 27
76
Tale, (r. d.) Frank. lin .. .. H : Yancy, Medina ...... .: :. Yantis, Wood. .... . .. Yarhoro, Grimes ...
× Yarbroville, (r. d.) Limestone .. . . I. M Yard, Anderson ..... I. :; Yarnall, Carson. . . . . D14 Farrellton. (r. d.) Milam.
...... 23
X × Tates, Kimble ....... 01: Yeldell, (r. d.) Free- stone. . . .. 1. 25
X 80 Wilson, Lynn .. . H 13 X Yellow Plne, Sablue M :, Yesuer (r. d.) Hop- kins. ..
X
2,346
X 100
SUO
$39
250 × I14 Yew. (r.d.) Fannin. . 6 25 400 X Yerpon, Bastrop. . . . . P ?! Yoakumo, De Witt .. 1:2. Yorkcreek. (r. d. ) Guadalupe .. () :1
750
300
45 30 YorktownO. De Witt !: :: Youen, Montgomery.0: Yougeen, Bee ... .. TO: Young, Freestone .... L. : Youngsport, Bell .. . . N # X 10 Youngstown. Walker Nas Younkin Siding Wehb ... * 13 Yowell. (r.d. ) Hunt. . I 35 Ysleta, El Paso .. . .. 1. 5 Yturria, Cameron . . X 22 Yucca, Uvalde .. .... . R 19
1,509 10 ×
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X
150
X 25 Zacate. Zavalla .S 17 Zack. Brazos ........ N 2; Zana, San Augustine. M 29 Zandt, (r. d.) Kauf. man .. .. J :5
1,859 Zupaluc, Fayette .. . . P 23
X 25 Zapata, Zapata .... W 1. X Zapp. (r.d.) Fayette .. Q :1 Zavalla, Angelina ..... Zeirath, Jasper. .... . N 23
200 × 250 Whitfield, Swisher ... F 13 Whitman, (r. d.) Wash- ington ... . .: P 25
46
1,011 .. G 24
300
250 Zionsville. Washington P2; Zita, Randall ... .D) 13
X Zoar. Fort Bend ..... 9:7 Zorn.(r.d.)GuadalupeQ :1 Zourette. (r. d. ) Co. manche. K IS
Znehl, (r. d.) Guada- lupe ... .Q 21
× Zuleh, Madison.
X Zulrich, (r. d.) Madi- son.
× Zulu. Hansford .BR
Walkerton, WilliamsonO2I
Wall, Tom Green .. M 16
× Waller, Waller ...... P 25
Wailing. IIIII .. ... .. . K 23
195
Wallle, Austin. . .. .. . Q 25 Wallisville. Chambers P 24 Wally. Liberty ... .. P 27
X
Walnut Springs O.
X Bosque ... . .. . K 21
.25
Walsh. (r.d. )Gonzales 1 22 IFatah, San Jacinto .. N 27 Walton, (r. d.) Van
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Zandt ... ... J 26
X Wamba, Bowie ...... G 29 Wanda. (P. O. name Y
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15 Wilburton, Montgom- ery ...... . . ( 26 X X
Woodward, La Salle, > :, Wooland. (P. O. name
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10 Woosley, Rains .... .. 1: Wooten, Robertson. M :.
20 Wooten Wells, Rob. ertson ...
250
137
× Wooters, Houston. . . 31 Worbuino, Orange .... Wortham@. Frrestouri_ Worthlug. (r. d.) La- vaca
X Wylma, (r. d. ) ShelbyL :,
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175
631 Willow City, GillespleO 19 Willow Grove, McLen- non ..
25 . M 23 25
20
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X
400
100 Washita. Hemphill. . C16 Waskom. Harrison ... J 29 5.70 Wastella, Nolan. ... . . J 15 Watauga, Tarraut .. .. . 1 22 100 Waterloo, (r. d.) Wil-
× liamson .. . . ( 22
200
25 Waterman, Shelby. . . 1. 23 × Waters Park. Travls O 21 Water Valley, Tom Green .. L 15
X Watkins, Terrell .... . P 12 Watson, Cass .. .H 29
92
X Wheelock. Robertson X 24 Wherry, Rusk. K 27 White City, San Augus- tine .. . M 29 30
20
351 25 Whiteflat, Motley .... F 15 Whitehouse, Smith . . K 26 Whiteland, McCul- loch .M 18 30 WinnsboroO. Wood ... I 26 Winona, Smith .. J 26 500
05
6 Whitelund Junction, McCulloch M 18
7.958 100 Whitemound. (r.d. )Gray- son. G 21
× White Oak, (r.d.) Hop- kins. .H 26
40
X Winscott, Tarrant .. .. J 22 Winston, (r.d.) Scurry.J 15 Winters @. Runnels .. K 17 Wise. (r.d. )Van Zandt.J 26
X 25 Witcher, Milam .. ... N 23 Withers, Bexar ...... R 20 Witting. (r. d.) LavacaR 24
125
25 Wizard Wells, Jack. . H 20 Woden. Nacogdoches L 28 Wofford. Henderson.K 25 X Wokaty, (r.d.) Milam N 23 Wolfe City O. Hunt. . H 23 Womack.(r.d.) BosqueL22 X
25
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35 X 50 Whitesboro@, GraysonG23 Whites Ranch, Jeffer- son .. P 29 Whites Spur, El Paso K 2 Whitewright O, Gray- son .. II 24
1,171
300 Whitney O. Hill. . . . . K 22 23 Whitsert. Live Oak .. . S 21 Whitson (r.d) CoryellM 21 Whitt. Parker ... .1 21 472
25 1,500 Whittaker. Burleson. 0 24 Whittville,(r.d.)Coman- che. .L 20
500 Whoh, Coleman. . ... . L18
400
10 Wichita Falls @ Wichita ... .. ₲ 20 Wied. (r. d. ) Lavaca .. R. 21 Wieland. (r.d. ) Hunt.I 25 Wiess. Ilardin ....... ( 29
75
Wood Spur. Kaufman.J25 Wood Spur, Milam. . N 23 Woodstock, (r. d.)
50 Bowle . . H 29
X Woodville, Tyler. N 29
1,200 Zybach, Wheeler. .. € 15
X 200 X W'ilcoe, Hartley. .... . B 12 Wilcox, Burleson .. .. O 24 Wildeat, (r. d.) Hen- derson .. . . K 26 Wilderville, (r.d. ) Fall- M23 X 200 Wildhorse, Culberson. M6 Wildhurst. Cherokee. L27 1.639
500
50
× × Williamsburg, (r. d.) Lavaca .. . Q 23
500 Williams Spur, Hart- ley ... . B 12
X Williams Spur, Wilam N 23
X Willingham, Smith. . K 26 Willis, Montgomery .. ( 26 W'alloro, Harris . X .... . P 26
250 Wills Polnt O, Van Zandt ... I 25
1,811
250
300 West Steel Creek, X Bosque .K 22 X nels L 17 20
100 Wilgey, Parmer .. .. EI1 Wilson, (r. d.) Coman- che.
L 20
25 300 Westville, Trinity. ... 31 27 West Zaralla, Ange- 11118. . 3 29 X
60 25 Wetmore. Bexar ..... Q 20 Wetzel, Houston ..... M 26 Whaleys, Bowle. . . . . H 28 Wharton O, Whar- ton. .Q 25 ×
150 X Whatley. Bowle ..... G 29 Wheatland, (r.d) Dallas.J 24 Wheeler, Wheeler .. C 16 X
200
X Wilson, Robertson. . N 24 Wilsons Spur. Tyler. N 28 Wimberley. Hays ... . P 21 Winchell, Brown. . . . M 18 Winchester. Fayette. P 23 Winder. NacogdochesK 28 WindomS. Fannin. . G 25 Windsor. Cooke .... . G 22 Windthorst, Archer. H 20 Winfield, Titus. . . . . . H 27 Winfree. Chambers . . P 27 Wingate, Runuels. . . . K 16 Winkler. (r.d. ) Navar. ro. . K 25 Winule, Chambers ... P 29
Vivian, Foard . .6 17 Voca, McCulloch ..... \ 19 Vogel, Milam. .. M 23 25 0 26 X W'utts, Robertson. ... N 24 200 Wankegau, Montgom- ery () 26 500
05
Waverly, Walker ....
X Wawaka, Ochiltree. . A 15 Waxahachieo, Ellis .. T 23
200
Weatherford O, Par- ker ... .1 21 Weatherford Junction. Johnson. .J 22 Weaver. Hopkins .... Il 26 Wehh, (r. d. ) Tarrant .. J 22 Webb, Wehb ... . . Webberville. (r.d.) Tra-
150
.0 22 311
100 Webster, Harris, . . Q 27 300
1.666
Woodbury.(r.d. ) HillK 23 Woodlake. (r.d.)Gray- son
X X X Wood, Grimies ....... O 25 Woodall. Harrison. . . J 28 Woodard, Bowie .. . . . H 29 Woodhine. Cooke. .G 23 100 200 Zelda. (r. d. ) Leon ... MO Zella, McMullen ..... S 19 Zephyr, Brown ....... L 19 Zigzag, Mediua ...... R 19 Zillah, Calhoun ..... × .... . $ 24
Wagrain, Mason. .. .. N 18 Hugsand. Wilsou ... R 21 Wake, Crosby ... ... @ 15 Waketon, (r. d.) Den- ton.
.. H 23 Walhurg. Williamson. N 22 Waldeck, Fayette ..... P 23 ll'alden, Jefferson. . . P 29 Waldo, (r. d. ) McLen- nan. . . M 23 Waldrip, MeCulloch. . M 18 Wales. (r. d. ) Lamar. G 25 Walhalla, (r. d.) Fay- .P 23 ette .. ....
200
200
100
× 100 500 X Woodland. Red RiverG 26 Woodlawn. Harrison .I 28 Woodley, Harrison. . . J 29 Woodnwer. Newton. N 80 Woodrow, Hardin .... 0 29 X Woods. (r. d. ) Panolak 29 Woodshoro. Refugio. T 22 Woodsou, Throckmor- ton. 25 500 .. I 19 150
40.079
1,968
X
X Wilburn, HendersonK 25
1,810
300
25 Wayland, Stephens .. . I 19 Wayne,(r.d.) Lamar .. I 29 50 Wayside, Armstrong. E 13 25 15 6,203 Wealthy, Leon. .... N 25 73 Whiteoak, Marion ... 128 Whiterock, (r. d. )Hunt1 25 Whiterock, Red Riverit 27 White Rock, William- son
476
X Westpoint, Fayette .. P 23
40 West Port Arthur, Jef- fersou .. . P 29 X Wilmer. Dallas .... .. J 28 Wilmeth, (r. d.) Run-
10 Westcott, San Jarfutoo 21 Westfield, Harris .... . P 26 Westfork, Archer ... 11 19 Westheimer, Harris .. P 27 35 Westhoff, De Witt. .. 1. 22 X West La Porte, Gal- vestou Q 27
50 West Livingston, Polk N27 fN'est Marshall, Harri.
X Hotel, Midland . . . L 12 Waring, Kendall. . . .. P 19 Warner Junction. Grayson . (; 24
Warren, Tyler ....... N 29 Warrenton, Fayette. . P' 24 Waraste, San Augus- ilne. M 28 Warwick, Brewster. . € 10 Washburn. Armstrong D13 Washington, Washing. toll, .0 25
100
X × 15 X 200 200 X 25 Wren, (r. d.) Frank- lın ... Worthy, l'valde .. W'lldorado, Oldham. . D 12 18 Wospur, Milam Wiles, Stephens .... . .. I 20 Wilkie, Burnet ...... N 20 Wilkins. Upshur ..... J 27 Wilkinson, Titus. ... . H 27 Willaluce. (r.d. ) Shelby L 29 William Penn, Wash- Ington .( 24 26 Wrightsboro, Gonzalest. Wyatt. (r. d. ) Ellis. ... J. 50 Wydeck, Nacogdoclasi :. Wylie O, Collin.
23
Folga, Culherson ..... N 6 Volga, Honston M 26 Volney, (r. d.) Burle- soll .. 0 21 Von Ormy, Bexar. . . 12 19
Weches, Houston .... L 26 Weeden, Montgomery P27 Weesntche. Goliad ... . $ 22 Wehdem. (r.d. ) AustinP 25 Welmar @. Colorado . ( 23
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MEN OF TEXAS
IN the preceding pages we have covered in detail the history, the resources and in- dustries of Texas. Special articles from the pens of many of the most eminent men and women of the State who are recog- nized as authorities on the subjects treated, have dealt with facts regarding nearly every phase of life and industry of Texas as a state, as well as of the leading cities and cen- ters of industry, in an interesting and com- prehensive manner. These articles are appropri- ately illustrated with pictures of historic interest and a large number of views showing the scenic beauty as well as the commercial and industrial progress. This is followed by a complete sum- mary of the principal facts of interest regarding every city, town and county of Texas, supple- mented with carefully indexed maps showing railroads, electric lines and automobile highways, as well as geographic, topographic and political divisions.
The following department of the Encyclopedia is devoted to the biographical sketches of men and women of Texas who have had a part in the making of Texas history, as well as those who today represent the political, professional, com- mercial and industrial life of the state.
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Governors of Texas
GOVERNORS OF TEXAS
HENRY SMITH-Governor of the Provisional rnment of Texas, November, 1835-March, 1836, was born in 1784 and died in 1851. He came to "was from Missouri in 1821, was one of the first to advocate the independence of Texas and va. first governor over Texas as one of the Mexican His administration was stormy because the areil that had elected him head of the Provisional vernment wished Texas to continue as a Mexican ste while Henry Smith was for independence. A . a . rity of the council voted to depose him but he ",!u.ed to retire from his position until the found- : of the government ad interim which gave a if( rent turn to Texas' affairs and elected a new
DAVID G. BURNET-Second Governor of Texas fure the Republic was founded, March, 1836- *ptember, 1836, was born in 1788, came to Texas · 1-26, and from the Convention of 1833, advo- a:rd the independence of Texas; upon formation of :. government ad interim, the second form of Texas' development in her evolution from a province : Mexico to one of the states in the American Union, he was chosen head of the new regime which . turn was brought to an end with the establish- zent of the Republic of Texas, September, 1836, in the first president was elected. He was vice- resident of the republic under Lamar's administra- : n, was secretary of state in 1846, and elected United States senator, 1866. He died on December :. 1-70.
SAM HOUSTON-The first and the third presi- lent of the Republic of Texas, 1836-1838, and 1841- :.;: (due to the fact that the constitution of the +rw republic forbade a president's holding two con- arvutive terms) and sixth governor, 1859-March 16, !. cl, was born in Virginia, March 2, 1793, and came ' Texas in 1832 after having served as governor of Tennessee, a congressman of that state also, and 'rally as special representative of President Jack- #: to the Indians in which capacity he came to Texas. In 1835 he was elected commander-in-chief ! the Texas forces. How he displayed rare general- up in this capacity as he had previously done in 'r' United States army, and won the Battle of San "z"into against the Mexicans at great odds, thereby ""fling forever the matter of Texas' independence, s known to all students of history. He was chosen "ost president of the Republic of Texas, which was " first election by the people, Governor Smith of """ Provisional Government and Govern Burnet of Av Government ad interim having been chosen by s . mall council. He was elected to his second term 4. president by the people as soon as the constitution wed. He was elected as Texas State Senator to '" United States in 1846, 1847, and 1851, and was sen governor of Texas in 1859 but resigned the wtion as Texas joined the Confederacy, a measure opposed. He was for thirty years, from 1832, 'r date of his coming to Texas, to 1863, the date of .
› death, one of the colossal figures of Texas his- "v. in her three forms, a province of Mexico, a " public, a State in the American Union.
MIRABEAU B. LAMAR-The second president of Republic of Texas, 1838-1841, was born in rgia, 1798 and settled in Texas in 1835. He had "Ford as secretary of war during the government interim, vice-president under Houston's first ad-
ministration as president of the Republic, a gallant commander in the Mexican war following the an- nexation of Texas to the United States, and later still as United States minister to Argentine. He was noted for his courtly manners, distinguished bearing and literary ability. He died in 1859.
ANSON JONES-Fourth president of the Republic of Texas (Sam Houston being the third as well as the first), 1844-1846, was born in Massachusetts, 1798; he came to Texas in 1833 and from the first was a champion of Texan independence. Before his election to the presidency he had served as a member of the Texan Congress, minister to the United States and secretary of state. At the an- nexation of Texas to the Union, which occurred be- fore his term as president had expired, he retired to his plantation, occupied himself with his pro- fessional and literary duties till his death in 1858.
J. PINCKNEY HENDERSON-First governor of the American State of Texas, February 16, 1846. December 21, 1847, was born in 1809 and died in 1858. He came to Texas in 1836, bringing from Mississippi a regiment of volunteers to fight for Texas independence. He was a great orator, rend- ered invaluable service in raising troops for Texas in the United States and was attorney-general under Houston, in 1837 served as special minister to Eng- land and France, and in 1844, minister to the United States. At the close of his first term as governor, he refused to stand for re-election. He was later elected to the United States Senate.
GEORGE T. WOOD-Second governor of Texas, 1847-1849, was born in Georgia and removed to Texas in 1836. Little is known of his private life. He served several terms as a member of the Texas Congress, was an officer in the Mexican war, and for some time brigadier-general of the militia. In 1847 he was elected governor and upon the expiration of his term of office he retired to private life where he died, in Panola County, in 1856.
PETER HANSBORO BELL-Third governor of the State of Texas, 1849-1853, born in Virginia, 1810, came to Texas in 1836. He distinguished him- self in the battle of San Jacinto, and after holding several offices under the Republic of Texas, entered the Mexican war as colonel of volunteers. In 1849 he was made governor and near the close of his second terin he was elected to congress. At the end of his second congressional term he married and settled in North Carolina where he resided until his death in 1898. In 1891, seven years before his death, though he had been a resident citizen of North Carolina for some years, the Texas legislature voted him a liberal donation of Texas lands as a reward for his excellent services in the three stages of the state's existence-in revolutionary days, under the Republic and as a state in the Union.
ELISHA MARSHALL PEASE-Fourth governor of the State of Texas. 1853-1857, was born in Con- necticut, 1812, and came to Texas in 1835. He soon attained recognition of the public in services rend- ered in minor offices under the provisional govern- ment and later under the government ad interim. He won state-wide fame as author of the laws regu- lating proceedings in the district courts and as chairman of the judiciary committee originating the probate laws of 1848. In 1850 he was elected to the state senate and in 1853 to the governorship.
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The upper House of the Legislature is composed of Thirty-one members elected from their respective District- a Term of Four years. One-half of the members are elected alternately every two years. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are'elected for a two year Term. The Lieutenant Governor acts as President of the Senate.
GOVERNORS OF TEXAS
«"x: the Civil War, in 1867, he was again made .vernor of the state by appointment by General weidan, but after two years' service as provisional towetror in reconstruction days, resigned because .¿ s misunderstanding between him and the military .= mander of the district. Governor Pease died 7 : .: 3.
HARDIN R. RUNNELS-Fifth governor of the tale of Texas, 1857-1859, came to Texas in 1841 1 1.12 from Mississippi and soon became repre- „native of Bowie County in the legislature, from ... J to 1855, serving as speaker of the House of presentatives. In 1857 he was elected governor of 'e state after having served as lieutenant-governor. var the expiration of his term of office Governor svanels retired to his plantation in Bowie County værre he died in 1873.
EDWARD CLARK-Seventh governor of the state, 1861, from March to December, was born in :-: 5 in Georgia but became a citizen of Texas in : -: 3. He was a member of the Constitutional Con- terition in 1845, secretary of the house in the first texas legislature, senator in the second, secretary ! state under Governor Pease, and lieutenant-gov- wtor under General Houston who was the sixth guvernor of the state, as well as twice president of :. Republic. Governor Houston did not favor Texas' joining the Confederacy ,therefore he volun- Lanily resigned his office as the sixth governor which promoted Mr. Clark, the lieutenant-governor, to the covernorship of Texas for the ten months of Gov- «thor Houston's unexpired term. Governor Clark 4:ed at his home in Marshall, Texas, in 1880.
FRANCIS R. LUBBOCK-Eighth governor of Texas, 1861-1863, was born in South Carolina in : : 15 and removed to Texas in 1836. He was made comptroller of the republic by President Houston, and appointed to the same office a second time by President Houston in his second administration. In !. il he was elected governor; he refused to be a candidate for a second term, choosing rather to enter the Confederate army with the 90,000 Texans he had assisted in putting in the field. After a brilliant areer under various generals, he was offered a ¿ ace on the staff of President Davis. An intimate and lasting friendship sprang up between the Utmer Texas governor and the Confederate presi- ient and Mr. Lubbock was with President Davis a hen the two were taken prisoners by the Federal " wernment. They had seven months' prison life : gether. In 1878 ex-Governor Lubbock was elected state treasurer, a position he held for thirteen years, antil 1891. He died at his home in Austin, in 1905.
PENDLETON MURRAH-Ninth governor of Texas, a native of South Carolina, came to Texas 'rom Alabama in early manhood, exact date not shown, and in 1857 was elected representative of Harrison County in the state legislature. In 1863 .& was made governor. When the Confederacy sur- "vMered he fled to Mexico where he died, at Monterey, in 1865.
ANDREW JACKSON HAMILTON-Tenth gov- winor of Texas, 1865-1866, a native of Alabama, ame to Texas in 1846. Three years later he was madde attorney-general of the state under Gov. Bell. 4: 1851 and in 1853, he was elected to the legis- Stare from Travis County. In 1859 he was elected "> congress. He opposed secession from the Union and as Texas withdrew, he retired to Mexico, thence to the northern states and served in the Civil War as
brigadier-general of Texas troops in the Federal army. He became governor of Texas by virtue of appointment by President Johnson, in 1865, and in the following year was appointed associate justice of the Supreme Court. He died at his home in Austin in April, 1875.
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