Henry J. Moffatt

Full Name: Henry J. Moffatt
Other surnames: Moffett
Date of death: Deceased, date unknown

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 44 Nov 2, 1863 - Nov 19, 1863 10th (1)     Dallas / Dallas   Dallas

(1) John C. McCoy challenged the election of Henry J. Moffatt; 11/11/1863, the Committee on Privileges and Elections declared the seat vacant, and on 11/19/1863 the legislature sent the governor an act authorizing a special election. Murrah approved it 11/20/1863 but had already issued a proclamation on the subject November 18. A second proclamation of November 20 fixed an election for December 5 that was won by McCoy, probably sworn before the last day of the session, December 16. Journals after December 3rd are missing. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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House District 44
Nov 2, 1863 - Nov 19, 1863
Legislatures: 10th (1)  
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

(1) John C. McCoy challenged the election of Henry J. Moffatt; 11/11/1863, the Committee on Privileges and Elections declared the seat vacant, and on 11/19/1863 the legislature sent the governor an act authorizing a special election. Murrah approved it 11/20/1863 but had already issued a proclamation on the subject November 18. A second proclamation of November 20 fixed an election for December 5 that was won by McCoy, probably sworn before the last day of the session, December 16. Journals after December 3rd are missing. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

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Resolutions and Journal entries

Other Resources

  • "Dr. H.J. Moffatt of Lancaster," in "Navigation of Trinity River in Early Days," 1/1/1922, p. . Dallas Morning News.
  • Census of 1860 - H.J. Moffett, Lancaster, Dallas County, age 45, born circa 1815 in Kentucky, merchant, in household with Anna Moffett.
    Census of 1870 - H.J. Moffett, Dallas, Dallas County, age 55, born circa 1815 in Kentucky, physician, in household with Anna Moffett.
    Census of 1880 - H.J. Moffett, Dallas County, age 65, born circa 1815 in Kentucky, physician, wife Anna Moffett. FamilySearch. 1860 1870 1880
  • Possibly Dr. H.J. Moffett, birth date 10/6/1814, death date 1/16/1889, burial in Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster, Dallas County. Find a Grave.

Committee Information top

10th R.S. - 1863
Education (Chair) 
Enrolled Bills  

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