Emory W. Smith
Full Name: Emory W. SmithDate of birth: September 16, 1830
Date of death: December 24, 1888
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 75 | Jan 11, 1887 - Dec 24, 1888 | 20th (1) (2) | Democrat | Merrilltown / Travis | Travis |
(1) Merrilltown post office discontinued in 1902. Handbook of Texas Online.
(2) Embre W. Smith, Merrilltown. Roster of senators and representatives of the 20th Legislature with their postoffice address, Austin Weekly Statesman, "Governmental," 12/30/1886, p. 6. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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House District 75
Jan 11, 1887 - Dec 24, 1888 Legislatures: 20th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Merrilltown / Travis Counties in district: Travis |
(1) Merrilltown post office discontinued in 1902. Handbook of Texas Online.
(2) Embre W. Smith, Merrilltown. Roster of senators and representatives of the 20th Legislature with their postoffice address, Austin Weekly Statesman, "Governmental," 12/30/1886, p. 6. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 21st Legislature, R.S., Memorial resolution and service, 4/1/1889, pp. 952-959. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, Emory W. Smith, p. 177. Born in Brunswick County, Virginia; married Miss Letitia Bowen of Georgia. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
Military Service Notes
- Confederate States Army, Army of Northern Virginia, participated in battles of Gaines' Mill, Spottsylvania Court House, and the siege of Petersburg. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
Other Resources
- Illness and death notice, Hon. Emory Smith, member of the 20th Legislature, 12/18/1888, p. 4; 12/25/1888, p. 4. Austin Statesman.
- Census of 1880 - Ermy W. Smith, Travis County, farmer, born circa 1831 in Virginia, spouse Sarah L. Smith. FamilySearch.
- E.W. Smith, birth date 9/16/1830, death date 12/24/1888, burial in Merrilltown Cemetery, Austin, Travis County. Find a Grave.
- Emory W. Smith. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 20th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, north wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
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