G.W. McKnight

George Washington McKnight

Full Name: George Washington McKnight
Date of birth: June 26, 1864
Date of death: October 6, 1929

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 55 Jan 12, 1915 - Jun 23, 1915 34th (1) (2) (3)   Democrat Waxahachie / Ellis   Ellis
H 46 Jan 8, 1901 - Jan 13, 1903 27th (4) (5) (6)   Democrat El Campo / Wharton   Colorado, Gonzales, Lavaca, Wharton

(1) Resignation accepted 6/19/1915 by Governor Ferguson. "Five Representatives Resigned," 6/20/1915, p. 3. "McKnight becomes connected with the State fire insurance commission." Houston Post.
(2) Elections to be held 7/24/1915 to fill vacancies caused by resignations, according to proclamations issued by Governor Ferguson, "Special Elections in Five Districts for Representative," 6/27/1915, p. 5; election returns from Saturday, 7/24/1915, in "Five New Men Will Be in Legislature," 7/27/1915, p. 3. Austin American.
(3) W.E. Cox, in special election 7/24/1915, succeeded George W. McKnight, resigned 6/23/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) El Campo, Texas. House Journal.
(5) El Campo, Wharton County. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) Wharton. Year Book for Texas, 1901, 1902.

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House District 55
Jan 12, 1915 - Jun 23, 1915
Legislatures: 34th (1) (2) (3)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Waxahachie / Ellis
Counties in district: Ellis
House District 46
Jan 8, 1901 - Jan 13, 1903
Legislatures: 27th (4) (5) (6)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: El Campo / Wharton
Counties in district: Colorado, Gonzales, Lavaca, Wharton

(1) Resignation accepted 6/19/1915 by Governor Ferguson. "Five Representatives Resigned," 6/20/1915, p. 3. "McKnight becomes connected with the State fire insurance commission." Houston Post.
(2) Elections to be held 7/24/1915 to fill vacancies caused by resignations, according to proclamations issued by Governor Ferguson, "Special Elections in Five Districts for Representative," 6/27/1915, p. 5; election returns from Saturday, 7/24/1915, in "Five New Men Will Be in Legislature," 7/27/1915, p. 3. Austin American.
(3) W.E. Cox, in special election 7/24/1915, succeeded George W. McKnight, resigned 6/23/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) El Campo, Texas. House Journal.
(5) El Campo, Wharton County. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) Wharton. Year Book for Texas, 1901, 1902.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

Other Resources

  • George W. McKnight, marriage to Louisa A. Boyett 12/20/1893 in Aransas County.
    Census of 1900 - G.W. McKnight, Wharton County, age 36, born June 1864 in Texas, spouse Louisa, daughter Lola R., son Gorge.
    Census of 1910 - George W. McKnight, Waxahachie, Ellis County, age 45, spouse Minnie L., daughter Louise.
    Census of 1920 - George W. McKnight, Ellis County, age 53, spouse Minnie L., daughter Louise. FamilySearch. 1900 1910 1920 Texas Marriages, 1837-1973
  • George Washington McKnight, birth date 6/26/1871 in Gonzales; death date 10/6/1929 in Houston, Harris County; residence in Waxahachie; salesman, Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co.; married, informant Mrs. Louise McKnight. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
  • George W. McKnight, birth date 6/26/1864, death date 10/6/1929, burial in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Bellville, Austin County. Find a Grave.
  • Obituary, "G.W. M'Knight Dies Suddenly in South Tex.," 10/7/1929, p. 2. Death date 10/6/1929. Moved to Waxahachie from South Texas about 1905, "came here from Wharton," Waxahachie news publisher, later "took a position under the fire marshal at Austin," survived by widow and daughter Miss Louise, and son George of West Texas. Waxahachie Daily Light.
  • Occupation and religious affiliation, 34th Legislature. "Occupations of Members of Legislative House," 3/14/1915, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.

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Committee Information top

34th R.S. - 1915
Commerce and Manufactures  
Insurance  
Judiciary  
Public Lands and Land Office  
Reforms in Criminal Procedure  
27th R.S. - 1901
Congressional Districts  
Enrolled Bills  
Public Buildings and Grounds  
Public Printing (Chair) 
Roads, Bridges and Ferries  
University of Texas and its Medical Branch  

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