William James Aiken
Full Name: William James AikenDate of birth: July 12, 1859
Date of death: March 27, 1936
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 97 | Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 | 37th | Democrat | Lipan / Hood | Erath, Hood, Somervell |
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House District 97
Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 Legislatures: 37th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Lipan / Hood Counties in district: Erath, Hood, Somervell |
Biographical Information top
Other Resources
- William James Aiken and Permelia Ann Hightower, parents of Elon, Lilac, Haddon Spurgeon, and Horace Chilton Aiken; born in Lipan, Hood County, 1891-1898.
Census of 1900 - William Aiken, Hood County, age 41, born July 1859 in South Carolina, merchant, wife Permelia A. and children. FamilySearch. 1900 Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981 - W.J. Aiken, birth date 7/12/1859 in South Carolina; death date 3/27/1936 in Lipan, Hood County, Texas; retired merchant. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- William J. Aiken, birth date 7/12/1859, death date 3/27/1936, burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Lipan, Hood County, with spouse Permelia Aiken. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "Funeral Services for W.J. Aiken Held Saturday at Lipan," 4/3/1936, p. 11. "Twelve years ago he served two years in the State legislature, representing Erath and Hood counties in that capacity." Stephenville Empire-Tribune.
- 37th Legislature (1921) - W.J. Aiken, postoffice Lipan, nativity South Carolina, age 61 (born circa 1860), 51 years in Texas, stock farmer and banker, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.
Photographs
- Photograph. W. J. Aiken, 37th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 37th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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37th R.S. - 1921
Appropriations Banks and Banking Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts Municipal and Private Corporations |
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