John Henry Fisher
Full Name: John Henry FisherDate of birth: December 22, 1860
Date of death: February 13, 1936
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 109 | Jan 10, 1933 - Jan 8, 1935 | 43rd (1) | Democrat | Newcastle / Young | Jack, Young | |
| H | 109 | Jan 13, 1931 - Jan 10, 1933 | 42nd | Democrat | Newcastle / Young | Jack, Young |
(1) Minister. Questionnaire on name, postoffice, occupation, association membership, and relationship to persons in state or county government. 10/11/1933, pp. 588-601. House Journal.
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House District 109
Jan 10, 1933 - Jan 8, 1935 Legislatures: 43rd (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Newcastle / Young Counties in district: Jack, Young |
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House District 109
Jan 13, 1931 - Jan 10, 1933 Legislatures: 42nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Newcastle / Young Counties in district: Jack, Young |
(1) Minister. Questionnaire on name, postoffice, occupation, association membership, and relationship to persons in state or county government. 10/11/1933, pp. 588-601. House Journal.
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Resolutions and Journal entries
- Relatives: J.W. Adamson and J.H. Fisher, cousins. Served concurrently in the 43rd Legislature. Questionnaire on name, postoffice, occupation, association membership, and relationship to persons in state or county government. 10/11/1933, pp. 588-601. House Journal.
Biographical Sketches
- Elder John H. Fisher, birth date 12/22/1860, death date 2/13/1936, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Graham, Young County. Photo and biographical sketch, John Henry Fisher. "Fisher, a publisher and minister, represented the 100th District [sic] in the State Legislature during the 42nd and 43rd sessions." Find a Grave.
Other Resources
- Rev. J.H. Fisher, birth date 12/22/1860, death date 2/13/1936 in Newcastle, Young County, retired minister. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Obituary, "J.H. Fisher, Preacher and State Representative, Dies," Jacksboro Gazette, 2/20/1936, p. 1, crediting the Gladys Johnson Ritchie Library. John H. Fisher, "state representative of Jack and Young Counties for two terms – 1931-34." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- 43rd Legislature (1933) - J.H. Fisher, postoffice Newcastle, Young County, nativity Texas, age 71, editor and minister, member of former legislatures: 42nd. 42nd Legislature (1931) - age 70. Texas Legislative Manual.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.H. Fisher, 43rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.H. Fisher, 42nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 42nd session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 43rd session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
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