Edmond Andrews McDowell
Full Name: Edmond Andrews McDowellDate of birth: December 18, 1856
Date of death: April 14, 1924
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 13 | Jan 12, 1915 - Jun 18, 1915 | 34th (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) | Democrat | Beaumont / Jefferson | Jefferson |
(1) Elections to be held 7/24/1915 to fill vacancies caused by resignations, according to proclamations issued by Governor Ferguson, "Special Elections in Five Districts for Representative," 6/27/1915, p. 5; election returns from Saturday, 7/24/1915, in "Five New Men Will Be in Legislature," 7/27/1915, p. 3. Austin American.
(2) "May Appoint Judge Saturday: Representative E.A. McDowell Slated to Succeed W.C. Conley in Sixtieth District in Austin," 6/15/1915, p. 4. "It is understood that Judge McDowell will receive his appointment as district judge Saturday, and that immediately he will tender his resignation as a member of the house." Galveston Daily News.
(3) Resignation accepted 6/19/1915 by Governor Ferguson. "Five Representatives Resigned," 6/20/1915, p. 3. Houston Post.
(4) S. Bronson Cooper, Jr., in special election 7/24/1915, succeeded Edmond A. McDowell, resigned after 1st Called Session [appointed district judge 6/18/1915]. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) "M'Dowell is Named: He Will Be Judge of Sixtieth District at Beaumont," 6/19/1915, p. 2. Governor appointed E.A. McDowell judge of the Sixtieth District Court at Beaumont, announced 6/18/1915. San Antonio Light.
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House District 13
Jan 12, 1915 - Jun 18, 1915 Legislatures: 34th (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Beaumont / Jefferson Counties in district: Jefferson |
(1) Elections to be held 7/24/1915 to fill vacancies caused by resignations, according to proclamations issued by Governor Ferguson, "Special Elections in Five Districts for Representative," 6/27/1915, p. 5; election returns from Saturday, 7/24/1915, in "Five New Men Will Be in Legislature," 7/27/1915, p. 3. Austin American.
(2) "May Appoint Judge Saturday: Representative E.A. McDowell Slated to Succeed W.C. Conley in Sixtieth District in Austin," 6/15/1915, p. 4. "It is understood that Judge McDowell will receive his appointment as district judge Saturday, and that immediately he will tender his resignation as a member of the house." Galveston Daily News.
(3) Resignation accepted 6/19/1915 by Governor Ferguson. "Five Representatives Resigned," 6/20/1915, p. 3. Houston Post.
(4) S. Bronson Cooper, Jr., in special election 7/24/1915, succeeded Edmond A. McDowell, resigned after 1st Called Session [appointed district judge 6/18/1915]. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) "M'Dowell is Named: He Will Be Judge of Sixtieth District at Beaumont," 6/19/1915, p. 2. Governor appointed E.A. McDowell judge of the Sixtieth District Court at Beaumont, announced 6/18/1915. San Antonio Light.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch and portrait, Judge Edmond A. McDowell, Volume 2, pp. 1086-1087. The New Encyclopedia of Texas, 1926.
Other Resources
- Edmond Andrews McDowell, birth date 12/18/1856 in Magnolia, Mississippi; death date 4/14/1924 in Beaumont, lawyer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Obituary, "District Judge at Beaumont is Dead: Had Been Ill With Heart Trouble, But Death Unexpected," 4/14/1924, p. 1. E.A. McDowell born 12/18/1856 in Magnolia, Mississippi; elected to state legislature in 1914, serving one term. Galveston Daily News.
- Obituary, Judge E.A. McDowell, 4/14/1924, pp. 1, 2. Port Arthur News.
- 34th Legislature (1915) - E.A. McDowell, postoffice Beaumont, nativity Mississippi, age 57, lawyer, 32 years in Texas, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.
- Occupation and religious affiliation, 34th Legislature. "Occupations of Members of Legislative House," 3/14/1915, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
Photographs
- Photograph. E.A. McDowell, 34th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 34th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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34th R.S. - 1915
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