J. Turney Terrell

J. Turney Terrell

Full Name: James Turney Terrell
Date of birth: February 19, 1903
Date of death: August 25, 1971

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 87 Jan 13, 1931 - Jan 10, 1933 42nd   Democrat Del Rio / Val Verde   Brewster, Kinney, Maverick, Terrell, Val Verde
H 87 Feb 8, 1930 - Jan 13, 1931 41st (1) (2) (3)   Democrat Del Rio / Val Verde   Brewster, Kinney, Maverick, Terrell, Val Verde

(1) Democrat - "Democratic Delegates to State Convention Will Vote for Garner," 5/8/1940, p. 1. J. Turney Terrell listed as secretary of the county convention and a delegate to the state convention. Del Rio News Herald.
(2) J. Turney Terrell, sworn 2/8/1930, succeeded Roger H. Thurmond, resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Democrat - "Democrats Capture All Val Verde Offices," San Antonio Express, 11/7/1930, p. 4. "J. Turney Terrell, Democratic nominee for re-election as legislative representative from this district . . . " San Antonio Express.

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House District 87
Jan 13, 1931 - Jan 10, 1933
Legislatures: 42nd  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Del Rio / Val Verde
Counties in district: Brewster, Kinney, Maverick, Terrell, Val Verde
House District 87
Feb 8, 1930 - Jan 13, 1931
Legislatures: 41st (1) (2) (3)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Del Rio / Val Verde
Counties in district: Brewster, Kinney, Maverick, Terrell, Val Verde

(1) Democrat - "Democratic Delegates to State Convention Will Vote for Garner," 5/8/1940, p. 1. J. Turney Terrell listed as secretary of the county convention and a delegate to the state convention. Del Rio News Herald.
(2) J. Turney Terrell, sworn 2/8/1930, succeeded Roger H. Thurmond, resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Democrat - "Democrats Capture All Val Verde Offices," San Antonio Express, 11/7/1930, p. 4. "J. Turney Terrell, Democratic nominee for re-election as legislative representative from this district . . . " San Antonio Express.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

  • TERRELL, GEORGE BUTLER (1862-1947). Elected Texas Commissioner of Agriculture in 1920 and held office 1921-1931. Relatives: George Butler Terrell and Henry Berryman Terrell, brothers; George Butler Terrell, father and J. Turney Terrell, son. Handbook of Texas Online.

Other Resources

  • "Alta Marie Stephens, daughter of Rep. George C. Stephens of Sulphur Springs, and Mary Frances Terrell, daughter of Rep. Turney Terrell of Del Rio, were added to the list of mascots of the 42d house of representatives Monday." "Under the Dome," 1/20/1931, p. 8. Austin American.
  • Obituary, "J. Turney Terrell, Former Del Rioan, Legislator, Dies," 8/25/1971, p. 2. Birth date 2/20/1903. Del Rio News Herald.
  • "Terrell, That Magical Political Name on Texas Democratic Ballots . . . ," 6/28/1934, p. 8. Relatives: George B. Terrell and H.B. Terrell - brothers; George B. Terrell - father, J. Turney Terrell - son; H.B. Terrell - uncle, J. Turney Terrell - nephew. El Paso Herald Post.
  • James Turney Terrell, birth date 2/19/1903, death date 8/25/1971 in Austin, Travis County, retired Railroad Comm. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  • J. Turney Terrell (1903-1971), burial in Cook Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Travis County. Find a Grave.
  • Mentioned in "Under the Dome at Austin," 4/25/1947. Mexia Daily News.

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Committee Information top

42nd R.S. - 1931
Federal Relations  
Insurance  
Live Stock and Stock Raising  
Organization and Economy  
Public Health  
Public Lands and Buildings (Vice Chair) 

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