William Lusk

William Lusk

Full Name: William Lusk
Date of birth: June 4, 1859
Date of death: April 23, 1945

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 24 Jan 9, 1923 - Jan 13, 1925 38th (1)   Democrat Brenham / Washington   Washington

(1) "William Lusk, former mayor of Brenham, has announced as a candidate for representative . . . ," 6/8/1922, p. 2. Austin Statesman.

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House District 24
Jan 9, 1923 - Jan 13, 1925
Legislatures: 38th (1)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Brenham / Washington
Counties in district: Washington

(1) "William Lusk, former mayor of Brenham, has announced as a candidate for representative . . . ," 6/8/1922, p. 2. Austin Statesman.

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Other Resources

  • Census of 1920 - William Lusk, Brenham, Washington County, age 60, born circa 1860, occupation: ex mayor and automobile dealer.
    Census of 1930 - William Lusk, Brenham, Washington County, age 70, born circa 1860, head of household, occupation: filling station, sister Hattie Parks and family. FamilySearch. 1920 1930
  • William Lusk, birth date 6/4/1859 in Brenham; death date 4/23/1945 in Brenham, Washington County; retired; father John C. Lusk, mother Sarah C. McIntyre. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  • William Lusk, birth date 6/4/1859, death date 4/23/1945, burial in Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham, Washington County. Find a Grave.
  • Discussion of service as mayor of Brenham, 1905-1913, re-elected mayor in 1915, pp. 45-46. The History of Brenham and Washington County, 1915.
  • Obituary and photo, "Wm. Lusk, Former Mayor of Brenham Dies at Age of 85," and tribute in "The Spectator" column, Brenham Banner-Press, 4/23/1945, pp. 1, 2, crediting Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library.
    "William Lusk Funeral Rites Held at Home," Brenham Banner-Press, 4/25/1945, pp. 1, 2, crediting Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). 4/23/1945 4/25/1945
  • 38th Legislature (1923) - Wm. Lusk, postoffice Brenham, nativity Texas, age 63 (born circa 1860), auto dealer, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.

Photographs

  • Photograph. William Lusk, 38th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

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38th R.S. - 1923
Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts  
Liquor Traffic  
Public Lands and Buildings  
Roads, Bridges and Ferries  

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