Israel Worsham
Full Name: Israel WorshamDate of birth: 1820
Date of death: 1882
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 37 | Aug 7, 1866 - Feb 7, 1870 | 11th (1) (2) | Montgomery / Montgomery | Brazos, Grimes, Montgomery | ||
| H | 37 | Nov 5, 1855 - Nov 2, 1857 | 6th (3) | Montgomery / Montgomery | Montgomery |
(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. Israel Worsham sworn 8/7/1866, p. 4. House Journal.
(3) Party affiliation, Know Nothing. "The Returns," Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 8/18/1855, p. 2, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Terms of Service top
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House District 37
Aug 7, 1866 - Feb 7, 1870 Legislatures: 11th (1) (2) Home City/County: Montgomery / Montgomery Counties in district: Brazos, Grimes, Montgomery |
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House District 37
Nov 5, 1855 - Nov 2, 1857 Legislatures: 6th (3) Home City/County: Montgomery / Montgomery Counties in district: Montgomery |
(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. Israel Worsham sworn 8/7/1866, p. 4. House Journal.
(3) Party affiliation, Know Nothing. "The Returns," Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 8/18/1855, p. 2, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Israel Worsham (1820-1882), burial details unknown. Includes signature and biographical sketch. Find a Grave.
- WORSHAM, ISRAEL (1820-1882). Handbook of Texas Online.
Military Service Notes
- Somervell expedition, fall 1842. Major, home guard, commanding Montgomery County companies. Handbook of Texas Online.
Other Resources
- Listed in "Men who have represented Grimes County in the House of Representatives/State Senate, 1846-1931," pp. 205-209. Includes Date, Legislatures, District, and Source of Data. Early History of Grimes County, 1930.
Photographs
- Photograph. J. Worsham, 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
Education Treasurer and Comptroller, Examine (Chair) | ||
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6th R.S. - 1855
Constitutional Amendments, Select County and County Boundaries Land Office Privileges and Elections Roads, Bridges, and Ferries |
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