George Washington Garrett
Full Name: George Washington GarrettDate of birth: May 29, 1865
Date of death: November 30, 1922
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 56 | Jan 11, 1921 - Nov 30, 1922 | 37th | Democrat | Hillsboro / Hill | Hill | |
| H | 59 | Elected but never sworn | 38th (1) (2) | Democrat | Hillsboro / Hill | Hill | |
| H | 56 | May 20, 1920 - Jan 11, 1921 | 36th (3) (4) (5) (6) | Democrat | Hillsboro / Hill | Hill |
(1) 38th Legislature - Garrett elected, but never sworn. Died before taking oath of office, p. 223. House Journal.
(2) Ludd W. Harris, sworn 1/11/1923, succeeded George W. Garrett, member-elect, died 11/30/1922. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) George W. Garrett, in special election 2/14/1920, sworn 5/20/1920, succeeded Mark L. Wiginton, resigned after 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) Assumed Democrat based on listing as Democrat in subsequent legislatures. Texas Legislative Manual.
Terms of Service top
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House District 56
Jan 11, 1921 - Nov 30, 1922 Legislatures: 37th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Hillsboro / Hill Counties in district: Hill |
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House District 59
Elected but never sworn Legislatures: 38th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Hillsboro / Hill Counties in district: Hill |
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House District 56
May 20, 1920 - Jan 11, 1921 Legislatures: 36th (3) (4) (5) (6) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Hillsboro / Hill Counties in district: Hill |
(1) 38th Legislature - Garrett elected, but never sworn. Died before taking oath of office, p. 223. House Journal.
(2) Ludd W. Harris, sworn 1/11/1923, succeeded George W. Garrett, member-elect, died 11/30/1922. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) George W. Garrett, in special election 2/14/1920, sworn 5/20/1920, succeeded Mark L. Wiginton, resigned after 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) Assumed Democrat based on listing as Democrat in subsequent legislatures. Texas Legislative Manual.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 38th Legislature, R.S., 1/20/1923, p. 223. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- George Washington Garrett, birth date 5/28/1865, marriage to Sallie Ella McClung, burial in Bell Springs Cemetery, Hill County, Texas. "In 1920 he was elected State Representative with the 37th Texas legislature, then in 1922 he was re-elected to the 38th legislature." The Alabama McClung Family. RootsWeb.com Internet genealogical service.
Other Resources
- Geo. W. Garrett, birth date 5/29/1865 in Alabama, death date 11/30/1922 in Hillsboro, Hill County, farmer and statesman from legislature. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Geo. W. Garrett, birth date 5/29/1865, death date 11/30/1922, burial in Bell Springs Cemetery, Bynum, Hill County, with spouse Sallie E. Garrett. Find a Grave.
- Death of George Garrett and subsequent election of Ludd Harris mentioned in "Legislative Side Lights," 1/15/1923, p. 2. Port Arthur News.
- Death notice, George W. Garrett, The Houston Post, 12/2/1922, p. 1. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Photographs
- Photograph. G.W. Garrett, 37th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Geo. W. Garrett, 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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37th R.S. - 1921
Agriculture Banks and Banking (Vice Chair) Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts Municipal and Private Corporations Representative Districts |
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