Brittie J. Stewart
Full Name: Brittie J. StewartDate of birth: April 22, 1898
Date of death: October 9, 1989
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 86 | Jan 9, 1923 - Jan 13, 1925 | 38th | Democrat | Barksdale / Edwards | Bandera, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Schleicher, Sutton | |
| H | 115 | Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 | 37th | Democrat | Barksdale / Edwards | Bandera, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Sutton |
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House District 86
Jan 9, 1923 - Jan 13, 1925 Legislatures: 38th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Barksdale / Edwards Counties in district: Bandera, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Schleicher, Sutton |
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House District 115
Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 Legislatures: 37th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Barksdale / Edwards Counties in district: Bandera, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Sutton |
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, announcement for State Senate, "B.J. Stewart Drafted for State Senate: Edwards County Tax Payers Support Legislator," Del Rio Evening News, 5/13/1932, pp. 1, 5. Birth date 4/22/1898 near Barksdale, Edwards County, Texas; U.S. Marine Corps, World War I, member of Marine Brigade. "He was selected to the State Legislature from the 86th District in 1921 and served for two terms. He made a good record as a young legislator, and took an active part in the passage of many important bills." NewspaperARCHIVE.com.
Military Service Notes
- United States Marine Corps, World War I, list of organizations served in and engagements. Brittie J. Stewart, birth date 4/22/1899, residence in Barksdale, Edwards County, Texas. FamilySearch Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920 (Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin).
- United States Marine Corps, World War I. Military grave marker, Brittie J. Stewart, birth date 4/22/1898, death date 10/9/1989, burial in Barksdale Cemetery, Barksdale, Edwards County, with spouse Vida Mae Stewart. Find a Grave.
Other Resources
- Census of 1920 - Brittie J. Stewart, Justice Precinct 6, Edwards County, age 21, born circa 1899, farmer, son of Brittie A. and Viola A. Stewart, sister Leona.
Census of 1930 - B.J. Stewart, Justice Precinct 2, Edwards County, age 31, born circa 1899, farmer, spouse Vida Mae, daughter Magelyn L., son Brit A.
Census of 1940 - B.J. Stewart, Camp Wood, Real County, age 41, born circa 1899, teacher/public school, spouse Veda, daughters Magilyn and Rosemary, son Bret A. FamilySearch. 1920 1930 1940 - Brittie J. Stewart, Berksdale, Texas, birth date 4/22/1899. FamilySearch United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, 1985.
- B.J. Stewart of Barksdale, announcement for Representative, 115th District; endorsement of Kimble County citizens and veterans, "An Endorsement," 7/23/1920, p. 4. Kerrville Mountain Sun.
- 38th Legislature (1923) - B.J. Stewart, postoffice Garksdale [sic: Barksdale], nativity Texas, age 25, lawyer and ranchman, member of former legislatures: 37th, Democrat.
37th Legislature (1921) - B.J. Stewart, postoffice Barksdale, teacher and ranchman. Texas Legislative Manual. 37th 38th
Photographs
- Photograph. B.J. Stewart, 38th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. B.J. Stewart, 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.
- 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
Banks and Banking Federal Relations (Vice Chair) Live Stock and Stock Raising Military Affairs Public Lands and Buildings School Districts | ||
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37th R.S. - 1921
Banks and Banking Conservation and Reclamation Engrossed Bills Military Affairs Stock and Stock Raising |
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