John English

John English

Full Name: John Crockett English
Date of birth: September 24, 1839
Date of death: June 19, 1893

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 3 Jan 11, 1871 - Apr 17, 1871 12th (1)   Democrat Crockett / Houston   Cherokee, Houston

(1) Joe R. Burnett, sworn 2/15/1870, succeeded A.D. Elam, member-elect, declared ineligible 2/14/1870. John C. English, sworn 1/11/1871, succeeded Joe R. Burnett, resigned. Frank Rainey, sworn 10/31/1871, succeeded John C. English, unseated in election contest 4/17/1871. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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House District 3
Jan 11, 1871 - Apr 17, 1871
Legislatures: 12th (1)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Crockett / Houston
Counties in district: Cherokee, Houston

(1) Joe R. Burnett, sworn 2/15/1870, succeeded A.D. Elam, member-elect, declared ineligible 2/14/1870. John C. English, sworn 1/11/1871, succeeded Joe R. Burnett, resigned. Frank Rainey, sworn 10/31/1871, succeeded John C. English, unseated in election contest 4/17/1871. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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12th R.S. - 1871
Printing and Contingent Expenses  
Town and City Corporations  

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