John William Minton
Full Name: John William MintonDate of birth: December 31, 1875
Date of death: April 19, 1959
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Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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H | 20 | Jan 10, 1911 - Jan 14, 1913 | 32nd | Democrat | Hemphill / Sabine | Jasper, Newton, Sabine | |
H | 20 | Aug 1, 1910 - Jan 10, 1911 | 31st (1) (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Hemphill / Sabine | Jasper, Newton, Sabine |
(1) "Forecast of 32d Legislature: List of Democratic Nominees for Senate and House of Representatives: Elected for the Vacancies: Fifteen New Members of the Thirty-first are Chosen, Three of Them Senators," 8/6/1910, p. 11. Galveston Daily News.
(2) Democrat - "Political Briefs," 7/7/1910, p. 2, Beaumont, July 6. Candidates J.W. Minton of Hemphill and B.F. Bean of Kirbyville for the special election in the 20th district: "The same men are candidates for the same position in the democratic primaries." Galveston Daily News.
(3) 31st Legislature, 3rd C.S. - Oath of office administered to T.S. Ross, elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of E.C. Gaines; and J.W. Minton, elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of J.M. Horger, 8/1/1910, p. 50. House Journal.
(4) John W. Minton, sworn 8/1/1910, succeeded John M. Horger, resigned 6/18/1910. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 20
Jan 10, 1911 - Jan 14, 1913 Legislatures: 32nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Hemphill / Sabine Counties in district: Jasper, Newton, Sabine |
House District 20
Aug 1, 1910 - Jan 10, 1911 Legislatures: 31st (1) (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Hemphill / Sabine Counties in district: Jasper, Newton, Sabine |
(1) "Forecast of 32d Legislature: List of Democratic Nominees for Senate and House of Representatives: Elected for the Vacancies: Fifteen New Members of the Thirty-first are Chosen, Three of Them Senators," 8/6/1910, p. 11. Galveston Daily News.
(2) Democrat - "Political Briefs," 7/7/1910, p. 2, Beaumont, July 6. Candidates J.W. Minton of Hemphill and B.F. Bean of Kirbyville for the special election in the 20th district: "The same men are candidates for the same position in the democratic primaries." Galveston Daily News.
(3) 31st Legislature, 3rd C.S. - Oath of office administered to T.S. Ross, elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of E.C. Gaines; and J.W. Minton, elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of J.M. Horger, 8/1/1910, p. 50. House Journal.
(4) John W. Minton, sworn 8/1/1910, succeeded John M. Horger, resigned 6/18/1910. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 56th Legislature, R.S., HSR 492. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 56th Legislature, R.S., SR 478. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Memorial, April 1960, p. 196. Birth date 1/31/1875. Texas Bar Journal.
Other Resources
- John W. Minton, birth date 12/31/1875 in Texas; death date 4/19/1959 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County; usual residence in Hemphill, Sabine County; attorney. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- John William Minton, birth date 12/31/1875; age 42; permanent home address Sabine County; lawyer; draft registration 9/12/1918 in Sabine County. FamilySearch United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
- John William Minton, birth date 12/31/1875, death date 4/19/1959, portraits, burial in Hemphill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "John W. Minton Dies at Nacogdoches," The McKinney Examiner, 4/23/1959, p. 3, crediting Collin County Genealogical Society. Former state representative. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Photographs
- Photograph. J.W. Minton, 32nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.W. Minton, 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
32nd R.S. - 1911
Claims and Accounts Constitutional Amendments Criminal Jurisprudence Senatorial Districts | ||
31st 1st C.S. - 1909
Enrolled Bills Irrigation Military Affairs Stock and Stock Raising |
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