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James M. Hunter

Full Name: James M. Hunter
Date of birth: December 24, 1829
Date of death: August 31, 1907

Terms of Service top

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 73 Apr 18, 1876 - Jan 14, 1879 15th (1) (2)   Democrat Mason / Mason   Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Medina, Menard, Uvalde

(1) "The news from Austin. . .Resignations of Representative Barziza and four others accepted after critical debate. . .Hunter restored to his seat. . .Other resignations not improbable," Thursday, 8/3/1876, p. 1, "Hunter's case considered" and "Hunter released from custody." Describes debate about removing Hunter from arrest and his release. Galveston Daily News.
(2) Resolutions and point of order, 7/29/1876, pp. 716-718 - "That the Hon. J. M. Hunter, in so absenting himself, is in contempt of the House and is no longer entitled to a seat as member of this House." Motions to excuse Mr. Hunter, 7/29/1876, pp. 722, 723, 728. Brought in under arrest by Sergeant at Arms and interrogated by Speaker, 8/1/1876, p. 736. Excused from arrest, 8/2/1876, pp. 747-748. House Journal. August 1, 1876 August 2, 1876 July 29, 1876

Biographical Notes and Resources top

Biographical Sketches

Other Resources

  • Census of 1870 - James Hunter, Mason, Mason County, age 40, born circa 1830 in North Carolina, justice of the peace, living in household with Thellipine Hunter, Laura, Ema, Marie, and John. FamilySearch.
  • James M. Hunter, birth date 12/24/1829 on headstone, death date 8/31/1907, spouse Phillipina Hunter, burial in Crosby Cemetery, Mason County. Find a Grave.

Photographs

  • Photograph. J.M. Hunter, 15th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

Committee Information top

15th R.S. - 1876
Counties and County Boundaries  
Federal Relations  
Indian Affairs  
Internal Improvements  
Private Land Claims  

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