William S. Brookshire
Full Name: William S. BrookshireDate of birth: November 8, 1848
Date of death: July 21, 1918
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 62 | Jan 10, 1911 - Jan 14, 1913 | 32nd | Democrat | Granger / Williamson | Williamson | |
| H | 62 | Jan 12, 1909 - Jan 10, 1911 | 31st (1) | Democrat | Granger / Williamson | Williamson |
(1) Democrat; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1910.
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House District 62
Jan 10, 1911 - Jan 14, 1913 Legislatures: 32nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Granger / Williamson Counties in district: Williamson |
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House District 62
Jan 12, 1909 - Jan 10, 1911 Legislatures: 31st (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Granger / Williamson Counties in district: Williamson |
(1) Democrat; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1910.
Biographical Information top
Other Resources
- William S. Brookshire, birth date 11/8/1848 in Wapello Louisa County, Iowa; death date 7/21/1918 in Granger, Williamson County, Texas. Ron Rayment Main Family Tree. Ancestry.com.
- Census of 1900 - Wm S. Brookshire, Taylor, Williamson County, age 48, born November 1851 in Iowa, stock broker, spouse Hattie.
Census of 1910 - W.S. Brookshire, Justice Precinct 2, Williamson County, age 59, born circa 1851 in Iowa, farmer, spouse Hattie E. FamilySearch. 1900 1910 - W.S. Brookshire, birth date 11/8/1848 in Iowa, death date 7/21/1918 in Granger, Williamson County, Texas; farmer and stockman. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Brookshire (1850-1918), burial in Granger City Cemetery, Granger, Williamson County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "Death of W.S. Brookshire Removes a Well Known Character and Citizen," Granger News (Granger, Texas), 7/25/1918, p. 4. W.S. Brookshire, death date 7/21/1918, "Years ago he was elected constable and finally went to the legislature and did important legislative work." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary, "W.S. Brookshire Died at Granger" (from Taylor Press), Thorndale Thorn (Thorndale, Texas), 7/26/1918, p. 3, crediting Bonham Public Library. William S. Brookshire, birth date 11/15/1850 in Wapelle County, Iowa; death date 7/21/1918. "Later he served two terms in the State Legislature, representing Williamson county in that body during the years 1908-10." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- 32nd Legislature (1911) - W.S. Brookshire, postoffice Granger, nativity Iowa, age 61 (born circa 1850), stockman, 51 years in Texas, member of former legislatures: 31st, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.
Photographs
- Photograph. W.S. Brookshire, 32nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. W.S. Brookshire, 31st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 31st session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, north wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 32nd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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32nd R.S. - 1911
Commerce and Manufactures Federal Relations Public Health | ||
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31st 1st C.S. - 1909
Agriculture Counties Judicial Districts | ||
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31st R.S. - 1909
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