James Otho Merriman
Full Name: James Otho MerrimanDate of birth: March 28, 1884
Date of death: June 21, 1923
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 16-2 | Jan 9, 1923 - Jun 21, 1923 | 38th (1) | Democrat | Port Neches / Jefferson | Jefferson | |
| H | 14 | Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 | 37th (2) | Democrat | Port Neches / Jefferson | Jefferson, Liberty, Orange | |
| H | 14 | May 20, 1920 - Jan 11, 1921 | 36th (3) (4) (5) (6) | Democrat | Port Neches / Jefferson | Jefferson, Liberty, Orange |
(1) Merriman died 6/21/1923. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Home city Port Neches, Orange County. House Journal.
(3) Assumed Democrat based on listing as Democrat in subsequent Legislatures. Texas Legislative Manual.
(4) Included in "New Legislators in the Texas House," list of 12 new members elected to fill vacancies since the last session, 5/21/1920, p. 11. Austin American.
(5) 36th Legislature, 3rd C.S. - Oath of Office Administered (to Lidiak, Jackson, Garrett, Daniel, Vickers, Biggers, Merriman, Beavens, Neal, Baldwin, Morris, and Pollard), 5/20/1920, pp. 1-2. No committee appointments listed for these members in 3rd-4th C.S. House Journal.
(6) J.O. Merriman, in special election 2/21/1920, sworn 5/20/1920, succeeded Lee E. Stout, died 1/19/1920. 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 16-2
Jan 9, 1923 - Jun 21, 1923 Legislatures: 38th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Port Neches / Jefferson Counties in district: Jefferson |
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House District 14
Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 Legislatures: 37th (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Port Neches / Jefferson Counties in district: Jefferson, Liberty, Orange |
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House District 14
May 20, 1920 - Jan 11, 1921 Legislatures: 36th (3) (4) (5) (6) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Port Neches / Jefferson Counties in district: Jefferson, Liberty, Orange |
(1) Merriman died 6/21/1923. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Home city Port Neches, Orange County. House Journal.
(3) Assumed Democrat based on listing as Democrat in subsequent Legislatures. Texas Legislative Manual.
(4) Included in "New Legislators in the Texas House," list of 12 new members elected to fill vacancies since the last session, 5/21/1920, p. 11. Austin American.
(5) 36th Legislature, 3rd C.S. - Oath of Office Administered (to Lidiak, Jackson, Garrett, Daniel, Vickers, Biggers, Merriman, Beavens, Neal, Baldwin, Morris, and Pollard), 5/20/1920, pp. 1-2. No committee appointments listed for these members in 3rd-4th C.S. House Journal.
(6) J.O. Merriman, in special election 2/21/1920, sworn 5/20/1920, succeeded Lee E. Stout, died 1/19/1920. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 39th Legislature, R.S., 1/14/1925, p. 26. Resolutions - Memorial.
Other Resources
- J.O. Merriman, birth date 3/28/1884 in Beaumont; death date 6/21/1923 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- James Otho Merriman (1884-1923), burial in Oak Bluff Cemetery, Port Neches, Jefferson County. Find a Grave.
- "Representative Merriman Dies After Long Illness," 6/22/1923, p. 3. Galveston Daily News.
- "30 KKK's Kneel at Open Grave, Place Fiery Cross at Head at Merriman's Funeral," 6/23/1923, p. 1. Port Arthur News.
- "Representative J.O. Merriman Dies," 6/21/1923, p. 1. Port Arthur News.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.O. Merriman, 38th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.O. Merriman, 37th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.O. Merriman, 36th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 36th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 37th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 38th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, south wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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38th R.S. - 1923
Labor Oil, Gas and Mining Revenue and Taxation Roads, Bridges and Ferries | ||
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37th R.S. - 1921
Claims and Accounts Congressional Districts Game and Fisheries Oil, Gas and Mining Revenue and Taxation Roads, Bridges and Ferries (Vice Chair) |
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