L.D. Bradley
Full Name: L. D. BradleyOther surnames: Brydy
Date of birth: April 13, 1831
Date of death: October 6, 1886
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 9 | Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 | 14th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Fairfield / Freestone | Freestone, Limestone, Navarro | |
| H | 40 | Aug 6, 1866 - Apr 6, 1867 | 11th (4) (5) | Fairfield / Freestone | Falls, Freestone, Limestone |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Ordinance adopted by Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas, 1875. Remained in effect from its passage until first reapportionment after 1880 Census. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) 14th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll call of Senators elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1874, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(3) "Because of the adoption of the new constitution [of 1876], any member of the 14th Legislature who wished to continue to serve had to run for reelection," p. 220. The Texas Senate: Volume II, Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889, 1999.
(4) L.D. Brydy, District 40, Freestone, Limestone, and Falls. Roster of 11th Legislature, House of Representatives, "Texas Legislative Proceedings," 8/11/1866, p. 1. Galveston Daily News.
(5) Bradley resigned 4/6/1867. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Terms of Service top
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Senate District 9
Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 Legislatures: 14th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Fairfield / Freestone Counties in district: Freestone, Limestone, Navarro |
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House District 40
Aug 6, 1866 - Apr 6, 1867 Legislatures: 11th (4) (5) Home City/County: Fairfield / Freestone Counties in district: Falls, Freestone, Limestone |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Ordinance adopted by Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas, 1875. Remained in effect from its passage until first reapportionment after 1880 Census. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) 14th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll call of Senators elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1874, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(3) "Because of the adoption of the new constitution [of 1876], any member of the 14th Legislature who wished to continue to serve had to run for reelection," p. 220. The Texas Senate: Volume II, Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889, 1999.
(4) L.D. Brydy, District 40, Freestone, Limestone, and Falls. Roster of 11th Legislature, House of Representatives, "Texas Legislative Proceedings," 8/11/1866, p. 1. Galveston Daily News.
(5) Bradley resigned 4/6/1867. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- BRADLEY, L.D. (1831-1886). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Biographical sketch, Judge L.D. Bradley, deceased, pp. 632-633. A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas, 1893.
- Biographical sketch, pp. 185-186. Born 4/13/1831, died 10/6/1886. While serving in the Senate of the 14th Legislature, Bradley was elected judge of his judicial district covering Freestone, Limestone, and Navarro counties and served on the bench until his death. The Texas Senate: Volume II, Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889, 1999.
- Biographical sketch, L.D. Bradley, Judges of Navarro County, Texas, the District Judges. Navarro County, TXGenWeb Project.
Other Resources
- "Judge Bradley Dead," Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 10/9/1886, p. 3. Groesbeck, Tex., Oct. 7. Hon. L.D. Bradley, 13th Judicial District. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
- "Waco: Large Purchase of Cattle - A District Judge Dead," Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 10/8/1886, p. 4. Waco, Tex., Oct. 7. News received of death of Hon. L.D. Bradley, judge of Fairfield and Corsicana district and prominent member of the Baptist church. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
- Obituary, "Judge T.D. Bradley," 10/8/1886, p. 1; "Corsicana: The Death of Judge Bradley and the Appointment of His Successsor," 10/8/1886, p. 3, announcing death of Judge L.D. Bradley of the 13th District, at his home in Fairfield on 10/6/1886. Galveston Daily News.
- Mentioned in FAIRFIELD, TEXAS. L.D. Bradley, a Texas legislator, district judge, and commander of Company B, Second Battalion, Waul's Legion. Handbook of Texas Online.
- Inventory list of L.D. Bradley Papers, 1859-1887, biographical/historical sketch, scope and content notes about 157 letters sent or received by Bradley from 1859-1887. The Pearce Museum at Navarro College, 2010.
Photographs
- Photograph. L.D. Bradley, 14th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. L.D. Bradley, 11th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 14th session composite photo of Senate and House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
- 11th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, south wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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14th R.S. - 1874
Constitutional Amendments Counties and County Boundaries Immigration Judiciary Land Office (Chair) Privileges and Elections Public Debt Removal of Judge Henry Maney, 22nd Judicial District Sam Houston Monument | ||
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11th R.S. - 1866
Enrolled Bills (Chair) Judicial Districts, Select Judiciary |
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