Joseph J. Olsen
Full Name: Joseph J. OlsenDate of birth: July 4, 1872
Date of death: March 18, 1939
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 23 | Jan 10, 1939 - Mar 18, 1939 | 46th (1) | Democrat | Yoakum / Lavaca | Lavaca | |
| H | 23 | Jan 8, 1935 - Jan 12, 1937 | 44th | Democrat | Yoakum / Lavaca | Lavaca | |
| H | 23 | Jan 13, 1931 - Jan 10, 1933 | 42nd | Democrat | Yoakum / Lavaca | Lavaca | |
| H | 23 | Jan 8, 1929 - Jan 13, 1931 | 41st | Democrat | Yoakum / Lavaca | Lavaca | |
| H | 23 | Jan 11, 1927 - Jan 8, 1929 | 40th | Democrat | Yoakum / Lavaca | Lavaca |
(1) Paul C. Boethel, in special election 4/10/1939, sworn 4/12/1939, succeeded J.J. Olsen, died 3/18/1939. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 23
Jan 10, 1939 - Mar 18, 1939 Legislatures: 46th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Yoakum / Lavaca Counties in district: Lavaca |
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House District 23
Jan 8, 1935 - Jan 12, 1937 Legislatures: 44th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Yoakum / Lavaca Counties in district: Lavaca |
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House District 23
Jan 13, 1931 - Jan 10, 1933 Legislatures: 42nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Yoakum / Lavaca Counties in district: Lavaca |
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House District 23
Jan 8, 1929 - Jan 13, 1931 Legislatures: 41st Party: Democrat Home City/County: Yoakum / Lavaca Counties in district: Lavaca |
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House District 23
Jan 11, 1927 - Jan 8, 1929 Legislatures: 40th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Yoakum / Lavaca Counties in district: Lavaca |
(1) Paul C. Boethel, in special election 4/10/1939, sworn 4/12/1939, succeeded J.J. Olsen, died 3/18/1939. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 46th Legislature, R.S., HCR 63, 3/21/1939, p. 1347. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 46th Legislature, R.S., HSR 176, 3/21/1939, pp. 1345-1346. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 46th Legislature, R.S., SR 44, 3/20/1939, p. 649. Resolutions - Memorial.
Other Resources
- Mentioned in "Under the Dome," 1/20/1931, p. 8. Austin American.
- Joseph J. Olsen, birth date 7/4/1872, death date 3/18/1939, "State Rep. of Lav. Co.," farming and stockraising, burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Yoakum. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Mentioned in preview of 44th Legislature and discussion of legislative turnover, "Texas House Gets 80 New Members," 10/15/1934, p. 14. San Antonio Express.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.J. Olsen, 46th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.J. Olsen, 44th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.J. Olsen, 42nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.J. Olsen, 41st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.J. Olsen, 40th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 40th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 41st session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 42nd session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 44th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 46th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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46th R.S. - 1939
Agriculture Enrolled Bills (Vice Chair) Game and Fisheries Liquor Traffic | ||
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44th R.S. - 1935
Agriculture (Vice Chair) Conservation and Reclamation Cotton Export, Special Live Stock and Stock Raising Public Lands and Buildings | ||
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42nd R.S. - 1931
Agriculture Counties Labor Live Stock and Stock Raising (Vice Chair) | ||
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41st R.S. - 1929
Agriculture Counties (Chair) Oil, Gas and Mining State Affairs State Treasury, Investigate | ||
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40th R.S. - 1927
Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts Labor Public Lands and Buildings |
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