James D. Whitten
Full Name: James D. WhittenOther surnames: Whitton
Date of birth: January 16, 1833
Date of death: April 11, 1878
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 47 | Aug 8, 1866 - Feb 7, 1870 | 11th (1) (2) | Wharton / Wharton | Fort Bend, Matagorda, Wharton |
(1) Roster of 11th Legislature, House of Representatives, "Texas Legislative Proceedings," 8/11/1866, p. 1. Galveston Daily News.
(2) Not present at organization of the House on 8/6/1866. J.D. Whitten sworn 8/8/1866, p. 10. House Journal.
Terms of Service top
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House District 47
Aug 8, 1866 - Feb 7, 1870 Legislatures: 11th (1) (2) Home City/County: Wharton / Wharton Counties in district: Fort Bend, Matagorda, Wharton |
(1) Roster of 11th Legislature, House of Representatives, "Texas Legislative Proceedings," 8/11/1866, p. 1. Galveston Daily News.
(2) Not present at organization of the House on 8/6/1866. J.D. Whitten sworn 8/8/1866, p. 10. House Journal.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- J.D. Whitton. House Journal.
Biographical Sketches
- WHITTEN, JAMES D. (1833-1877). Handbook of Texas Online.
Military Service Notes
- Captain, 22nd Brigade, Texas State Troops; Major, Home Guards, a reserve unit of the Texas Rangers. Handbook of Texas Online.
Other Resources
- James D. Whitten. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.D. Whitten, 11th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 11th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, south wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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11th R.S. - 1866
County and County Boundaries Direct Tax, Select Finance General Land Office, Select Internal Improvement Jefferson Davis, Petition to Release, Select |
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