J.W. Reid

John William Reid

Full Name: John William Reid, Sr.
Date of birth: September 1, 1866
Date of death: August 8, 1947

Terms of Service top

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
S 31 Jan 13, 1925 - Jan 8, 1929 39th (2) (3)   40th (1)   Democrat Canyon / Randall   Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler

(1) 40th Legislature - Roll Call of Holdover Senators, 1/11/1927, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(2) 39th Legislature - All 31 Senators were elected on November 4, 1924, per Secretary of State, oath of office administered, 1/13/1925, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(3) 39th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/15/1925, pp. 34-35. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.

Terms of Service top

Senate District 31
Jan 13, 1925 - Jan 8, 1929
Legislatures: 39th (2) (3)   40th (1)  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Canyon / Randall
Counties in district: Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler

(1) 40th Legislature - Roll Call of Holdover Senators, 1/11/1927, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(2) 39th Legislature - All 31 Senators were elected on November 4, 1924, per Secretary of State, oath of office administered, 1/13/1925, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(3) 39th Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office, 1/15/1925, pp. 34-35. Drew 4-year term. Senate Journal.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

  • Obituary, "Funeral at 4 for John Reid," 8/9/1947, p. 4. John William Reid, former member of the Texas Senate. Dallas Morning News.

Other Resources

  • John William Reid, birth date 9/1/1866 in Charlotte, North Carolina; death date 8/8/1947 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; professor chem. & phys., banker, state senator 4 yrs. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  • John W. Reid, Sr., birth date 9/1/1866, death date 8/8/1947, burial in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County. Find a Grave.
  • Died 8/8/1947. Legislative Reference Library Card File.

Photographs

  • Photograph. J.W. Reid, 40th Legislature, State Preservation Board
  • Photograph. J.W. Reid, 39th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

Committee Information top

40th R.S. - 1927
Agricultural Affairs  
Congressional Districts (Chair) 
Contingent Expenses  
Educational Affairs  
Federal Relations  
Judicial Districts  
Mining, Irrigation and Drainage  
Nominations by Governor (Vice Chair) 
Public Debts (Vice Chair) 
39th R.S. - 1925
Agricultural Affairs  
Congressional Districts (Chair) 
Contingent Expense  
Educational Affairs  
Federal Relations  
Finance  
Judicial Districts  
Mining, Irrigation and Drainage  
Public Debts (Vice Chair) 

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