Ludd William Harris
Full Name: Ludd William "Pete" HarrisDate of birth: October 19, 1890
Date of death: September 4, 1970
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 59 | Jan 12, 1943 - Nov 27, 1943 | 48th (1) | Democrat | Whitney / Hill | Hill | |
| H | 59 | Jan 14, 1941 - Jan 12, 1943 | 47th | Democrat | Whitney / Hill | Hill | |
| H | 59 | Jan 11, 1923 - Jan 13, 1925 | 38th (2) (3) | Democrat | Whitney / Hill | Hill |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Harris resigned 11/27/1943. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) "Harris declared himself an old line democrat, ever for the fundamentals of the party . . .," "A Close Shave," 1/13/1923, p. 4. Port Arthur News. ↩
(3) Ludd W. Harris, sworn 1/11/1923, succeeded George W. Garrett, member-elect, died 11/30/1922. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 48th (1)
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Whitney / Hill
- Counties in district:
- Hill
- Legislatures:
- 47th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Whitney / Hill
- Counties in district:
- Hill
Terms of service notes
(1) Harris resigned 11/27/1943. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) "Harris declared himself an old line democrat, ever for the fundamentals of the party . . .," "A Close Shave," 1/13/1923, p. 4. Port Arthur News. ↩
(3) Ludd W. Harris, sworn 1/11/1923, succeeded George W. Garrett, member-elect, died 11/30/1922. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
Biographical Information
- Obituary, "L.W. Harris of Whitney, Former Legislator Dies," 9/5/1970, p. 47. Austin American.
- Ludd William Harris, birth date 10/19/1890 in Texas; death date 9/4/1970 in Whitney, Hill County; accountant, State Board of Insurance. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- Ludd W. Harris (1890-1970), burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Whitney, Hill County, with spouse Clara B. Harris. Includes portrait, reprint of obituary, L.W. (Pete) Harris, The Whitney Messenger, 9/11/1970. Find a Grave.
- Death of George Garrett and subsequent election of Ludd Harris mentioned in "Legislative Side Lights," 1/15/1923, p. 2. Port Arthur News.
- Photograph. L.W. (Pete) Harris, 47th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. L.W. Harris, 38th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 38th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, south wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 47th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 48th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
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