Persis Henderson
Full Name: Persis HendersonOther surnames: Jones
Date of birth: June 20, 1895
Date of death: May 25, 1972
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 61 | Apr 13, 1949 - Jan 9, 1951 | 51st (1) | Democrat | Groesbeck / Limestone | Limestone |
(1) Persis (Mrs. A. Robin) Henderson, in special election 4/11/1949, sworn 4/13/1949, succeeded her husband, A. Robin Henderson, died 3/15/1949. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Terms of Service top
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House District 61
Apr 13, 1949 - Jan 9, 1951 Legislatures: 51st (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Groesbeck / Limestone Counties in district: Limestone |
(1) Persis (Mrs. A. Robin) Henderson, in special election 4/11/1949, sworn 4/13/1949, succeeded her husband, A. Robin Henderson, died 3/15/1949. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesBiographical Sketches
- Portrait and biographical sketch (Persis Jones Henderson). Relatives: A. Robin Henderson - husband, Persis Jones Henderson - wife. Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators, 1923-1999, 2000.
Photographs
- Photograph. Mrs. Persis J. Henderson, 51st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 51st session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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51st R.S. - 1949
Common Carriers Game and Fisheries Insurance Liquor Regulation Public Health |
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