W.D. Robinson

Full Name: W. D. Robinson
Date of death: Deceased, date unknown

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 8 Feb 8, 1870 - Jan 14, 1873 12th (1) (2) (3)   Radical Republican Jefferson / Marion   Bowie, Marion, Davis (Cass)

(1) "In its statistics of the House of Representatives, the State Journal says . . . the oldest Republican is Hon. Robert Crudup, of McLennan, aged 66; the oldest Democrat is Hon. J.R. McKee, of Fannin, aged 56. The youngest Republican is Hon. W.G. Robinson, of Bowie; the youngest Democrat is Hon. J.G. Smythe, of Jasper." 5/29/1870, p. 2. Galveston Daily News.
(2) 12th Legislature, Provisional Session - Qualified and took the oath of office on 2/8/1870. House Journal.
(3) Party affiliation, Radical. Texas Almanac for . . . and Emigrant's Guide to Texas.

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House District 8
Feb 8, 1870 - Jan 14, 1873
Legislatures: 12th (1) (2) (3)  
Party: Radical Republican
Home City/County: Jefferson / Marion
Counties in district: Bowie, Marion, Davis (Cass)

(1) "In its statistics of the House of Representatives, the State Journal says . . . the oldest Republican is Hon. Robert Crudup, of McLennan, aged 66; the oldest Democrat is Hon. J.R. McKee, of Fannin, aged 56. The youngest Republican is Hon. W.G. Robinson, of Bowie; the youngest Democrat is Hon. J.G. Smythe, of Jasper." 5/29/1870, p. 2. Galveston Daily News.
(2) 12th Legislature, Provisional Session - Qualified and took the oath of office on 2/8/1870. House Journal.
(3) Party affiliation, Radical. Texas Almanac for . . . and Emigrant's Guide to Texas.

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Resolutions and Journal entries

Other Resources

  • W.G. Robinson. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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12th Adjourned - 1871
Claims and Accounts  
Engrossed Bills  
Internal Improvements  
Judiciary  
12th R.S. - 1871
Claims and Accounts  
Enrolled Bills (Chair) 
Internal Improvements  
12th 1st C.S. - 1870
Enrolled Bills (Chair) 
Militia  
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12th Provisional - 1870
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