Charles Henderson Yoakum
Full Name: Charles Henderson YoakumDate of birth: July 10, 1849
Date of death: January 1, 1909
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 5 | Jan 10, 1893 - Sep 10, 1894 | 23rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) | Democrat | Greenville / Hunt | Collin, Hunt |
(1) "The democratic executive committee...recommended Judge Sherrill of Hunt as such successor of Charles Yoakum, lately resigned," 9/23/1894, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
(2) "The New Commission...Republicans at Austin: Argument to secure the nomination of Yoakum...", 8/25/1894, p. 4. "Yoakum stated to a News reporter this afternoon that he would resign his seat as representative of the Fifth senatorial district..." Galveston Daily News.
(3) "To fill a vacancy," 9/11/1894, p. 6 (dateline Sept. 10). "The resignation of C.H. Yoakum, state senator from the Fifth district, has been received by Governor Hogg..." Galveston Daily News.
(4) Yoakum resigned after session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) 23rd Legislature - All 31 Senators are listed in Roll Call on First Day, 1/10/1893, p. 1; resolution by Sen. Cranford that the Senators shall now be divided by lot into two classes, 1/11/1893, p. 5; drew term of 4 years. Senate Journal. January 10, 1893 January 11, 1893
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Senate District 5
Jan 10, 1893 - Sep 10, 1894 Legislatures: 23rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Greenville / Hunt Counties in district: Collin, Hunt |
(1) "The democratic executive committee...recommended Judge Sherrill of Hunt as such successor of Charles Yoakum, lately resigned," 9/23/1894, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
(2) "The New Commission...Republicans at Austin: Argument to secure the nomination of Yoakum...", 8/25/1894, p. 4. "Yoakum stated to a News reporter this afternoon that he would resign his seat as representative of the Fifth senatorial district..." Galveston Daily News.
(3) "To fill a vacancy," 9/11/1894, p. 6 (dateline Sept. 10). "The resignation of C.H. Yoakum, state senator from the Fifth district, has been received by Governor Hogg..." Galveston Daily News.
(4) Yoakum resigned after session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) 23rd Legislature - All 31 Senators are listed in Roll Call on First Day, 1/10/1893, p. 1; resolution by Sen. Cranford that the Senators shall now be divided by lot into two classes, 1/11/1893, p. 5; drew term of 4 years. Senate Journal. January 10, 1893 January 11, 1893
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- YOAKUM, Charles Henderson (1849-1909). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
- YOAKUM, CHARLES HENDERSON (1849-1909). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Obituary, "Yoakum's Death Brings Sorrow," 1/2/1909, p. 8. San Antonio Light.
Photographs
- Photograph. C.H. Yoakum, 23rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 23rd session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, west wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
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