J.E. Ward
Full Name: James Edward WardDate of birth: November 2, 1901
Date of death: July 27, 1975
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 54 | Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 | 62nd | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson, Mills, Somervell | |
| H | 54 | Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 | 61st | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson, Mills, Somervell | |
| H | 54 | Jan 10, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 | 60th | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson, Somervell | |
| H | 52 | Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 | 59th | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Bosque, Johnson, Somervell | |
| H | 52 | Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 | 58th (1) | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Bosque, Johnson, Somervell | |
| H | 61 | Jan 10, 1961 - Jan 8, 1963 | 57th | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Hood, Johnson, Somervell | |
| H | 61 | Feb 12, 1960 - Jan 10, 1961 | 56th (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Glen Rose / Somervell | Hood, Johnson, Somervell |
(1) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office.
(2) James E. Ward, in special election 1/9/1960, succeeded Ted W. Myatt, resigned 10/17/1959. First session was 57th Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 2/12/1960; news article "House Member from Glen Rose Sworn in Friday." Oaths of Office.
(4) 62nd Legislature - Ward oath of office 1/9/1960. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order.
Terms of Service top
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House District 54
Jan 12, 1971 - Jan 9, 1973 Legislatures: 62nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson, Mills, Somervell |
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House District 54
Jan 14, 1969 - Jan 12, 1971 Legislatures: 61st Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson, Mills, Somervell |
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House District 54
Jan 10, 1967 - Jan 14, 1969 Legislatures: 60th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Bosque, Hamilton, Johnson, Somervell |
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House District 52
Jan 12, 1965 - Jan 10, 1967 Legislatures: 59th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Bosque, Johnson, Somervell |
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House District 52
Jan 8, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 Legislatures: 58th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Bosque, Johnson, Somervell |
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House District 61
Jan 10, 1961 - Jan 8, 1963 Legislatures: 57th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Hood, Johnson, Somervell |
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House District 61
Feb 12, 1960 - Jan 10, 1961 Legislatures: 56th (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Glen Rose / Somervell Counties in district: Hood, Johnson, Somervell |
(1) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office.
(2) James E. Ward, in special election 1/9/1960, succeeded Ted W. Myatt, resigned 10/17/1959. First session was 57th Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Sworn 2/12/1960; news article "House Member from Glen Rose Sworn in Friday." Oaths of Office.
(4) 62nd Legislature - Ward oath of office 1/9/1960. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 61st Legislature, R.S., HSR 433. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 62nd Legislature, 4th C.S., SR 119. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary.
- 65th Legislature, R.S., HCR 44. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary, "J.E. Ward, Former Representatives from 33rd District, Past [Passed] Away in Glen Rose," Burleson Dispatcher, 7/30/1975, p. 2, crediting Burleson Public Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Other Resources
- James Edward Ward, birth date 11/2/1901; death date 7/27/1975 in Glen Rose, Somervell County; retired tailor, tailor shop. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- James Edward Ward, birth date 11/2/1901, death date 7/27/1975, burial in Georges Creek Cemetery, Georges Creek, Somervell County. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.E. Ward, 62nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.E. Ward, 61st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.E. Ward, 60th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.E. Ward, 59th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.E. Ward, 58th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.E. Ward, 57th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 56th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 57th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 58th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 59th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 60th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 61st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 62nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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62nd R.S. - 1971
Appropriations Highways and Roads History of Members of the Texas Legislature Livestock Penitentiaries (Chair) Resolutions and Interim Activities | ||
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61st R.S. - 1969
Agriculture Appropriations Claims Enrolled and Engrossed Bills (Chair) Mental Health and Mental Retardation Milk and Milk Products | ||
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60th R.S. - 1967
Agriculture Enrolled Bills (Chair) Highways and Roads Parks and Wildlife Penitentiaries | ||
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59th R.S. - 1965
Appropriations Claims and Accounts Conservation and Reclamation Counties Enrolled Bills (Chair) Problems of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing | ||
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58th R.S. - 1963
Claims and Accounts Conservation and Reclamation Federal Relations Game and Fisheries Livestock and Stock Raising | ||
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57th R.S. - 1961
Appropriations Conservation and Reclamation Federal Relations (Vice Chair) Interstate Cooperation Public Health Salt Water Pollution |
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