Obituary, Hon. J.L. Birdsong, 6/13/1918, p. 3. "Telegram from Eldon, Mo., announcing the death of J.L. Birdsong . . . Mr. Birdsong was a citizen of Marshall for some years, having come here from Eldon, Mo. He was an alderman from his ward one or more terms, and represented Harrison county in the legislature." Marshall Messenger.
Obituary, James Logan Birdsong, Eldon Advertiser (Eldon, Missouri), 7/11/1918, p. 8. "He resided in central Missouri until about sixteen years ago when he moved with his family to Marshall, Texas. At one time Mr. Birdsong was Representative of Harrison County, Texas in the Legislature." Newspapers.com.

Other Resources

James Logan Birdsong, birth date 2/26/1864 in Missouri, death date 6/3/1918 in Eldon, Miller County, Missouri. Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1962. Ancestry.com.
Census of 1900 - Jos. [Jas.] L. Birdsong, Franklin Township, Miller County, Missouri, age 36, born February 1864 in Missouri, farmer, spouse Alice J. Birdsong.
Census of 1910 - James Birdsong, Marshall, Harrison County, age 43, born circa 1867 in Missouri, painter/r road shop, spouse Alice Birdsong. FamilySearch. 1900 1910
James L. Birdsong (1864-1916), burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cooper County, Missouri. Find a Grave.
32nd Legislature (1911) - J.L. Birdsong, postoffice Marshall, nativity Missouri, age 46 (born circa 1865), railroader, 10 years in Texas, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.

Photographs

Photograph. J.L. Birdsong, 32nd Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

32nd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.

Committee Information top

32nd R.S. - 1911
Appropriations Subcommittee on the Attorney General's Department
Commerce and Manufactures
Irrigation
Judicial Districts
Senatorial Districts

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