William Williams Searcy
Full Name: William Williams SearcyDate of birth: August 1, 1855
Date of death: October 27, 1941
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 12 | Mar 14, 1892 - Jan 10, 1893 | 22nd (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Brenham / Washington | Austin, Burleson, Fort Bend, Waller, Washington |
(1) William W. Searcy, sworn 3/14/1892, succeeded Ernst G. Maetze, died 10/12/1891. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 22nd Legislature, 1st C.S. - Roll Call, First Day, 3/14/1892, p. 1. "Credentials of Senators H.F. O'Neal and W.W. Searcy were sent up and read . . . " "Senators O'Neal and Searcy came before the bar of the Senate and took the constitutional oath required." Senate Journal.
(3) "Life-long Democrat"; chairman of Washington County Democratic executive committee from 1880-1892. Memorial, December 1941, p. 795. Texas Bar Journal.
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Senate District 12
Mar 14, 1892 - Jan 10, 1893 Legislatures: 22nd (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Brenham / Washington Counties in district: Austin, Burleson, Fort Bend, Waller, Washington |
(1) William W. Searcy, sworn 3/14/1892, succeeded Ernst G. Maetze, died 10/12/1891. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 22nd Legislature, 1st C.S. - Roll Call, First Day, 3/14/1892, p. 1. "Credentials of Senators H.F. O'Neal and W.W. Searcy were sent up and read . . . " "Senators O'Neal and Searcy came before the bar of the Senate and took the constitutional oath required." Senate Journal.
(3) "Life-long Democrat"; chairman of Washington County Democratic executive committee from 1880-1892. Memorial, December 1941, p. 795. Texas Bar Journal.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch and photo, W.W. Searcy, pp. 88-91. Born 8/1/1855 in Lavaca County, elected to State Senate in 1892. The History of Brenham and Washington County, 1915.
- Memorial, December 1941, p. 795. Texas Bar Journal.
Other Resources
- William Williams Searcy, birth date 8/1/1855 in Hallettsville; death date 10/27/1941 in Brenham, Washington County; attorney. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- William Williams Searcy, birth date 8/1/1855, death date 10/27/1941, burial in Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham, Washington County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary and photo, "W.W. Searcy Dies at Home Early Monday," Brenham Banner-Press, 10/27/1941, p. 1, crediting Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 22nd session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, west wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
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