(1) Election of 1851 - Democratic candidates William T. Scott, Dr. Joseph Taylor, and L.D. Camp of Upshur County (possibly L.B. Camp), pp. 162, 164. A Southern Community in Crisis: Harrison County, Texas, 1850-1880, 1983.
(2) Joseph Taylor, sworn 11/18/1850, succeeded John H. McNairy, resigned 7/22/1850. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.

Biographical Notes and Resources top

Biographical Sketches

Biographical sketch and genealogical information from Dr. Taylor's presidential file in the Texas Medical Association archives. Compiled by Inez Hatley Hughes for the Harrison County Historical Museum and donated to the TMA in 1974, confirming birth date 7/4/1815, death date 10/7/1880. Information provided courtesy of Texas Medical Association.

Other Resources

Marshall physician Dr. Joseph Taylor, helped found Texas State Medical Association in 1853 and was first president, p. 100. A Southern Community in Crisis: Harrison County, Texas, 1850-1880, 1983.

Committee Information top

4th R.S. - 1851 Education Enrolled Bills Internal Improvements (Chair)
3rd R.S. - 1849 Apportionment Public Debt Public Debt, Select

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