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J.J. Olsen

Joseph J. Olsen

Full Name: Joseph J. Olsen
Date of birth: July 4, 1872
Date of death: March 18, 1939

Terms of Service

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
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

Terms of service footnotes


(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. ↩

Terms of Service

Legislatures:
46th (1)  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Yoakum / Lavaca
Counties in district:
Lavaca

Legislatures:
44th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Yoakum / Lavaca
Counties in district:
Lavaca

Legislatures:
42nd  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Yoakum / Lavaca
Counties in district:
Lavaca

Legislatures:
41st  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Yoakum / Lavaca
Counties in district:
Lavaca

Legislatures:
40th  
Party:
Democrat
Home City/County:
Yoakum / Lavaca
Counties in district:
Lavaca

Terms of service notes


(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

  • Mentioned in "Under the Dome," 1/20/1931, p. 8. Austin American.
  • Joseph J. Olsen, birth date 7/4/1872 in Chicago, Illinois; death date 3/18/1939 in Yoakum, Lavaca County, Texas; "State Rep. of Lav. Co.," farming and stockraising. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
  • J.J. Olsen, birth date 7/4/1872, death date 3/18/1939, burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Yoakum, Lava County, with spouse Magdalena Olsen. Find a Grave.
  • Obituary and photo, Rep. J.J. Olsen, Shiner Gazette, 3/23/1939, p. 1, crediting Shiner Public Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
  • 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.

  • 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

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