John H. Moffitt

Full Name: John H. Moffitt
Other surnames: Moffett
Date of death: Deceased, date unknown

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
S 9 Nov 5, 1849 - Nov 3, 1851 3rd (1) (2) (3)     Nacogdoches / Nacogdoches   Angelina, Jefferson, Liberty, Polk, Tyler

(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Act approved Jan. 16, 1850, 3rd Legislature, ch. 44. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) John H. Moffett. Roster of members elect of the 3rd Legislature, Matthewson, R.C., Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/29/1849, p. 6, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(3) 3rd Legislature, Regular Session - Roll of Senators, oath of office, 11/5/1849, p. 3. Senate Journal.

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Senate District 9
Nov 5, 1849 - Nov 3, 1851
Legislatures: 3rd (1) (2) (3)  
Home City/County: Nacogdoches / Nacogdoches
Counties in district: Angelina, Jefferson, Liberty, Polk, Tyler

(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Act approved Jan. 16, 1850, 3rd Legislature, ch. 44. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) John H. Moffett. Roster of members elect of the 3rd Legislature, Matthewson, R.C., Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/29/1849, p. 6, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(3) 3rd Legislature, Regular Session - Roll of Senators, oath of office, 11/5/1849, p. 3. Senate Journal.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

Other Resources

  • John William Moffett, born 12/20/1820 in Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, died 7/24/1901 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. Moffett family tree, includes genealogical sketch excerpted from "Biography of J.W. Moffett" written by James Davidson Moffett. Ancestry.com.
  • Mentioned in 3rd Legislature, p. 196. The Texas Senate: Volume I, Republic to Civil War, 1836-1861, 1990.

Committee Information top

3rd R.S. - 1849
Apportionment, Special  
Claims and Accounts  
Engrossed Bills (Chair) 
Federal Relations  
Governor's Message, Select  
Joint Rules, Select  
Judicial Districts, Select  
Judiciary  
Public Lands  
Roads, Bridges and Ferries  

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