Augustus Rounsaville McCollum
Full Name: Augustus Rounsaville McCollumDate of birth: October 21, 1849
Date of death: November 9, 1918
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 11 | Jan 9, 1917 - Nov 9, 1918 | 35th (1) (2) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | Falls, McLennan, Milam | |
| S | 11 | Feb 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 | 34th (3) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | Falls, McLennan, Milam |
(1) Edgar Witt, sworn 1/14/1919, succeeded Augustus R. McCollum, senator-elect [for 36th Legislature], died 11/9/1918. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 35th Legislature - Member-elect in List of State Senators Elected at the General Election Held November 7, 1916, oath of office administered, 1/9/1917, pp. 2-3. Senate Journal.
(3) Augustus McCollum, sworn 2/12/1915, succeeded Henry B. Terrell, resigned 1/19/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) Democrat in 33rd and 34th Legislatures. Texas Legislative Manual.
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Senate District 11
Jan 9, 1917 - Nov 9, 1918 Legislatures: 35th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Waco / McLennan Counties in district: Falls, McLennan, Milam |
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Senate District 11
Feb 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 Legislatures: 34th (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Waco / McLennan Counties in district: Falls, McLennan, Milam |
(1) Edgar Witt, sworn 1/14/1919, succeeded Augustus R. McCollum, senator-elect [for 36th Legislature], died 11/9/1918. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 35th Legislature - Member-elect in List of State Senators Elected at the General Election Held November 7, 1916, oath of office administered, 1/9/1917, pp. 2-3. Senate Journal.
(3) Augustus McCollum, sworn 2/12/1915, succeeded Henry B. Terrell, resigned 1/19/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) Democrat in 33rd and 34th Legislatures. Texas Legislative Manual.
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Resolutions and Journal entries
- 36th Legislature, R.S., House Journal, 3/17/1919, p. 1103. Born 10/10/1849 in Camden, Arkansas. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 36th Legislature, R.S., Senate Journal, Simple Resolution 93, 3/12/1919, pp. 860-862. Born 10/10/1849 in Camden, Arkansas. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, Senate of the 35th Legislature, "A Look at the Affairs of State: The Real Names and Addresses of Thirty-one Senators With Additional Facts," The Houston Post, 3/22/1917, p. 6. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Other Resources
- Augustus R. McCollum, birth date 10/21/1849 in Camden, Arkansas; death date 11/9/1918 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; editor of newspaper; burial in Waco. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- "The death of Senator Augustus R. McCollum, of Waco, occurred at Austin, November 9, 1918." "News Items," The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 22, Number 3, January 1919, p. 289, crediting Texas State Historical Association. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary and photo, "Senator M'Collum Claimed by Death," "Waco Is Shocked by News of Newspaper Man's Demise," San Antonio Express, 11/10/1918, p. 5, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Born at Camden, Arkansas, on 10/21/1849. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary, "Passing of Veteran Editor and State Senator A.R. M'Callum," The Statesman (Austin, Texas), 11/9/1918, p. 4. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary and funeral, "Thirty Came Today for A.R. McCollum," 11/9/1918, p. 3, including memorial resolution of the Texas Press Association; "Funeral Today 4:30 P.M. Editor A.R. M'Collum," and editorial, "A.R. Mccollum," 11/10/1918, p. 7, 8. Waco Times-Herald.
Photographs
- Photograph. A.R. McCollum, 35th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. A.R. McCollum, 34th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 34th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, south wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
- 35th session composite photo of Senate members (3rd floor back hall corridor, west wall. 3E.C2). State Preservation Board.
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