John Dickinson
Full Name: John R. DickinsonDate of death: Deceased, date unknown
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 14 | Nov 7, 1859 - Feb 13, 1860 | 8th (1) (2) (3) (4) | Bethany / Panola | Panola, Shelby |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Act passed Feb. 6, 1860, 8th Legislature, ch. 45, Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) Henry P.C. Dulany, sworn 1/26/1861 [sic], succeeded John R. Dickinson, resigned after Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 8th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll of Senators elected since the last adjournment, oath of office administered, 11/7/1859, p. 2. Senate Journal.
(4) 8th Legislature - One of 15 newcomers to the Senate, 8th Regular Session, p. 302. The Texas Senate: Volume I, Republic to Civil War, 1836-1861, 1990.
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Senate District 14
Nov 7, 1859 - Feb 13, 1860 Legislatures: 8th (1) (2) (3) (4) Home City/County: Bethany / Panola Counties in district: Panola, Shelby |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Act passed Feb. 6, 1860, 8th Legislature, ch. 45, Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) Henry P.C. Dulany, sworn 1/26/1861 [sic], succeeded John R. Dickinson, resigned after Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 8th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll of Senators elected since the last adjournment, oath of office administered, 11/7/1859, p. 2. Senate Journal.
(4) 8th Legislature - One of 15 newcomers to the Senate, 8th Regular Session, p. 302. The Texas Senate: Volume I, Republic to Civil War, 1836-1861, 1990.
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Other Resources
- Census of 1860 - John R. Dickison, Panola County, age 39, born circa 1821 in Alabama, farmer. FamilySearch.
Photographs
- Photograph. John Dickinson, 8th Legislature, Texas Album of the Eighth Legislature
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8th R.S. - 1859
Agriculture Engrossed Bills Finance Privileges and Elections |
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