E.R. Wright

Ernest Roy Wright

Full Name: Ernest Roy Wright
Date of birth: August 4, 1902
Date of death: January 1, 1965

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 29 Jan 10, 1939 - Aug 11, 1939 46th (1)   Democrat Huntsville / Walker   San Jacinto, Walker

(1) Kirby Kelly, in special election 11/27/1939, succeeded Ernest R. Wright, resigned 8/11/1939. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

Terms of Service top

House District 29
Jan 10, 1939 - Aug 11, 1939
Legislatures: 46th (1)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Huntsville / Walker
Counties in district: San Jacinto, Walker

(1) Kirby Kelly, in special election 11/27/1939, succeeded Ernest R. Wright, resigned 8/11/1939. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

  • Memorial, March 1965, p. 250. Texas Bar Journal.

Other Resources

  • Obituary, "Former Austin, E.R. Wright, Is Dead," 1/3/1965, p. 6. Former superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf and state legislator. Austin Statesman.
  • Ernest Roy Wright, birth date 8/4/1902 in Texas; death date 1/1/1965 in Huntsville, Walker County; usual residence in Dodge, Walker County; attorney. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  • Ernest R. Wright, birth date 8/4/1902, death date 1/1/1965, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, Walker County. Find a Grave.

Photographs

  • Photograph. E.R. Wright, 46th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

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