Byron England
Full Name: Byron EnglandDate of birth: December 7, 1904
Date of death: November 8, 1988
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 43 | Jan 12, 1937 - Nov 20, 1937 | 45th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | McKinney / Collin | Collin | |
| H | 43 | Jan 8, 1935 - Jan 12, 1937 | 44th | Democrat | McKinney / Collin | Collin |
(1) England resigned 11/20/1937. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) "Representative Resigns," 12/17/1937, p. 12. England submitted resignation to Governor; resigned because of employment with the Unemployment Compensation Commission. Paris News.
(3) "Texas Topics," by Raymond Brooks, 12/23/1937, p. 8. "Resignations from the legislature continue, as members take state positions . . ." - Byron England, Unemployment Compensation Commission; Charles D. Rutta, Attorney General; Harry Graves, Criminal Appeals Court. Doyle Settle working for Texas Tech, but not necessary to retire from Legislature. Port Arthur News.
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House District 43
Jan 12, 1937 - Nov 20, 1937 Legislatures: 45th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: McKinney / Collin Counties in district: Collin |
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House District 43
Jan 8, 1935 - Jan 12, 1937 Legislatures: 44th Party: Democrat Home City/County: McKinney / Collin Counties in district: Collin |
(1) England resigned 11/20/1937. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) "Representative Resigns," 12/17/1937, p. 12. England submitted resignation to Governor; resigned because of employment with the Unemployment Compensation Commission. Paris News.
(3) "Texas Topics," by Raymond Brooks, 12/23/1937, p. 8. "Resignations from the legislature continue, as members take state positions . . ." - Byron England, Unemployment Compensation Commission; Charles D. Rutta, Attorney General; Harry Graves, Criminal Appeals Court. Doyle Settle working for Texas Tech, but not necessary to retire from Legislature. Port Arthur News.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, "Byron England: Announces for Lower House Texas Legislature from Collin County," 2/22/1934, p. 4. "Born thirty years ago on a farm in the Forest Grove-Lucas community about eight miles southeast of McKinney . . . native-born Collin son."
"Byron England, Miss Bryden to be Married," 4/22/1963, p. 6. Marriage to Miss Julia Bryden to take place 4/27/1963. Byron England "at one time served as Local Representative in the State Legislature from Collin County. He is also a former County Treasurer here." McKinney Daily Courier-Gazette. - Collin County Treasurer, elected 11/4/1930. Stambaugh, J. Lee, Lillian J. Stambaugh, and H. Bailey Carroll, A History of Collin County, Texas, 1958, p. 248.
Biographical sketch, "Byron England Is Out for County Treasures [sic]," Celina Record, 5/29/1930, p. 1, crediting Celina Area Historical Association. Father E.F. England. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). Celina Record History of Collin County
Other Resources
- Byron England, birth date 12/7/1904, death date 11/8/1988 in Tarrant County, last place of residence Alvarado, Johnson County. FamilySearch. Texas Death Index, 1964-1998 United States Social Security Death Index
- Census of 1930 - Byron J. England, McKinney, Collin County, age 26, born circa 1904 in Texas, son of Edmond F. England and Lillie L. England. FamilySearch.
- Byron England, birth date 12/7/1904, death date 11/8/1988, burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson County, with spouse Julia Brydon England. Find a Grave.
- 44th Legislature (1935) - Byron England, postoffice McKinney, Collin County, age 31 (born circa 1904), accounting and county treasurer.
45th Legislature (1937) - Byron England, postoffice McKinney, Collin County, age 33, accountant/merchant, member of former legislatures: 44th. Texas Legislative Manual. 44th 45th
Photographs
- Photograph. Byron England, 45th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Byron England, 44th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 44th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 45th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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45th R.S. - 1937
Counties Highways and Motor Traffic Insurance (Chair) Public Health Revenue and Taxation | ||
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44th R.S. - 1935
Commerce and Manufactures Counties Public Health State Affairs |
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