Daniel Spencer Dove
Full Name: Daniel Spencer "Dan" DoveDate of birth: April 12, 1902
Date of death: August 10, 1985
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 61 | Jan 12, 1943 - Jan 9, 1945 | 48th | Democrat | Mexia / Limestone | Limestone | |
| H | 61 | Jan 14, 1941 - Jan 12, 1943 | 47th | Democrat | Groesbeck / Limestone | Limestone |
Terms of Service top
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House District 61
Jan 12, 1943 - Jan 9, 1945 Legislatures: 48th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Mexia / Limestone Counties in district: Limestone |
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House District 61
Jan 14, 1941 - Jan 12, 1943 Legislatures: 47th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Groesbeck / Limestone Counties in district: Limestone |
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Genealogy of Dan Dove (Daniel Spencer Dove), courtesy of Joe D. Bardin, 11/24/2020. Relatives: Daniel Campbell Dove, Jr., uncle; Daniel Spencer Dove, nephew. Donated Material.
- Obituary and photo, "Burial Rites Monday in Kirk Cemetery for Dan Dove, Former County Judge," Groesbeck Journal, 8/15/1985, p. 8, section A. Obituary courtesy of Joe D. Bardin. Donated Material.
- Postcard from Miss Mozelle Seale, niece of Representative Dan Dove, to Miss Gwen Bardin, Goose Creek, Texas, 4/7/1941, relating to Helen Keller's visit to the Texas Legislature, including transcription. Photos and postcard courtesy of Joe D. Bardin. Donated Material.
Other Resources
- Census of 1940 - Dan Dove, Justice Precinct 3, Limestone County, age 38, spouse Laura. FamilySearch.
- Dan Spencer Dove, death date 8/10/1985. FamilySearch Texas Death Index, 1964-1998.
- Dan Spencer Dove, birth date 4/12/1902, death date 8/10/1985, burial with Laura Posey Dove, Kirk Cemetery, Kirk, Limestone County. Find a Grave.
- Helen Keller at a Joint Session of the Legislature, 4/8/1941. Left to right: Speaker of the House Homer Leonard, Governor W. Lee O'Daniel, Helen Keller, and Keller's assistant Polly Thompson. Neal Douglass Photography Collection, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Representative Dan Dove is in the far back behind Governor O'Daniel. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Photographs
- Photograph. Dan Dove, 48th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Dan Dove, 47th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Gwendolyn R. Bardin. Photo courtesy of Joe D. Bardin, Donated Material
- Photograph. Representative Dove and an aide on the House floor, date unknown. Photo courtesy of Joe D. Bardin, Donated Material
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 47th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 48th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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48th R.S. - 1943
Agriculture Common Carriers Counties (Chair) Judicial Redistricting Livestock and Stock Raising State Affairs | ||
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47th R.S. - 1941
Common Carriers Conservation and Reclamation Counties Judicial Districts Live Stock and Stock Raising |
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