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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 61 | Nov 13, 1951 - Jan 13, 1953 | 52nd (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Groesbeck / Limestone | Limestone |
(1) W.H. Gant, in special election 11/13/1951, succeeded Jimmy Adams, resigned 8/6/1951. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Member card reflects beginning date of 11/13/1951. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
(3) Succeeded predecessor on 11/13/1951. Texas Legislative Manual.
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House District 61
Nov 13, 1951 - Jan 13, 1953 Legislatures: 52nd (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Groesbeck / Limestone Counties in district: Limestone |
(1) W.H. Gant, in special election 11/13/1951, succeeded Jimmy Adams, resigned 8/6/1951. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Member card reflects beginning date of 11/13/1951. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office.
(3) Succeeded predecessor on 11/13/1951. Texas Legislative Manual.
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Other Resources
- W.H. Gant, Groesbeck. "Election of 12 New Legislature Members in Vote Confirmed," 11/28/1951, p. 9. Austin American.
- Possibly - Census of 1920 - W.H. Gant, Limestone County, age 18, born circa 1902 in Texas, farmer, spouse Emmar Gant.
Census of 1940 - Walter Gant, Limestone County, age 39, born circa 1901, farmer, spouse Emma Gant, sons Raymond and Archie, daughters Elsie and Agnes. William E. Gant also listed in Limestone County in 1940, age 62, born circa 1878, farmer, spouse Francis. No W.H. Gant or W.H. Gantt listed in 1940 Census in Limestone County. FamilySearch. 1920 1940 - Possibly Walter Hampton Gantt, birth date 2/20/1901, death date 1/29/1981, burial in New Hope Cemetery, Limestone County, spouse Emma Walker Gantt. Find a Grave.
- W.H. Gant. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
- W.H. Gantt of Groesbeck, "W.H. Gantt Winner in Incomplete Poll for Representative," 11/14/1951, p. 1.
W.H. Gantt, "Groesbeck ginner, farmer, and rancher," and former member of the House of Representatives. "Gantt Announces Candidacy for Texas Legislature," 2/11/1954, p. 1. Mexia Daily News. - 52nd Legislature - not listed. Texas Legislative Manual.
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 52nd session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
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