George W. Schrier
Full Name: George W. SchrierDate of birth: July 6, 1825
Date of death: December 13, 1908
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 30 | Apr 18, 1876 - Jan 14, 1879 | 15th (1) | Democrat | Madisonville / Madison | Grimes, Madison |
(1) Mentioned in "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. Galveston Daily News.
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House District 30
Apr 18, 1876 - Jan 14, 1879 Legislatures: 15th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Madisonville / Madison Counties in district: Grimes, Madison |
(1) Mentioned in "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. Galveston Daily News.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary, "Oldest Texan Dead: Judge George W. Schrier Succumbs at Madisonville," 12/14/1908, p. 2. "Schrier, doubtless the oldest native Texan . . . in 1878 was elected to the legislature from the district composed of Grimes and Madison counties." Houston Post.
- Biographical sketch, pp. 93-94. Sketches of Legislators and State Officers, Fifteenth Legislature, 1876-1878, 1876.
Other Resources
- Census of 1880 - George W. Schrier, Madisonville, Madison County, age 54, born circa 1826 in Texas, farmer.
Census of 1900 - George W. Schrier, Madison County, age 75, born July 1825 in Texas. FamilySearch. 1880 1900 - George W. Schrier, birth date 7/6/1825, death date 12/13/1908, burial in Madisonville Cemetery, Madisonville, Madison County. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. G.W. Schrier, 15th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 15th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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15th R.S. - 1876
Penitentiary Private Land Claims Public Health, Vital Statistics, and History of Texas Towns and City Corporations |
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