John William Robbins
Full Name: John William RobbinsDate of birth: November 12, 1852
Date of death: March 21, 1918
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 103 | Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 | 25th | Democrat | Tolbert / Wilbarger | Wichita, Wilbarger, Greer | |
| H | 103 | Jan 8, 1895 - Jan 12, 1897 | 24th | Democrat | Tolbert / Wilbarger | Wichita, Wilbarger, Greer |
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House District 103
Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 Legislatures: 25th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Tolbert / Wilbarger Counties in district: Wichita, Wilbarger, Greer |
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House District 103
Jan 8, 1895 - Jan 12, 1897 Legislatures: 24th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Tolbert / Wilbarger Counties in district: Wichita, Wilbarger, Greer |
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 35th Legislature, 4th C.S., 3/22/1918, p. 516. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary, John William Robbins, "John W. Robbins, Former State Treasurer, Dies: Was Well Known Prohibition Leader and Church Worker—Funeral This Afternoon," 3/22/1918, p. 2. Born 11/12/1852 in Talladega County, Alabama. "In 1889 he moved to Wilbarger County, near Vernon, and entered the cattle business. Representing his county several years in the Legislature he became, in 1899, State Treasurer, retaining this position until 1907." Austin Statesman.
- ROBBINS, JOHN W. (1852-1910). Death date 3/15/1910. Handbook of Texas Online.
- Biographical sketch, John W. Robbins, p. 124. Born 11/12/1852 in Talladega County, Alabama, married Sarah J. Long 10/21/1877 in Tyler, Texas. Texas State Government: A Volume of Biographical Sketches and Passing Comment, 25th Legislature, 1897.
- Biographical sketch and portrait, John W. Robbins, State Treasurer of the State of Texas, pp. 20-21. The Twenty-Seventh Legislature and State Administration of Texas, 1901.
Other Resources
- John W. Robbins, birth date 11/12/1852 in Alabama; death date 3/21/1918 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; retired. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- John W. Robbins, birth date 11/12/1852, death date 3/21/1918, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, with wife Sarah J. Long. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.W. Robbins, 25th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John W. Robbins, 24th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 24th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 25th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 24th session composite photo of House members by Hill (Texas State Library and Archives Commission). Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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