Terms of Service
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House,
20th
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Legislature
1/11/1887 - 3/29/1888
Democrat
(1)
"Wise County convention,"
Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 7/18/1886, p. 9. Account of speech by J.P. Humphreys, chairman of the Farmer's Alliance, to the county Democratic convention, in opposition to the Knights of Labor platform.
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers .
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"Wise County, Decatur, Nov. 5,"
Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 11/6/1886, p. 5. Official vote of Wise County shows election results for "J.P. Humphreys, Democrat," 45th District.
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers .
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Only one Humphreys listed in index of bills introduced members serving in the 20th 1st Called Session; listed alternatively as "Humphreys" and "Humphreys of L." (G.P. Humphreys of Lavaca County).
House Journal .
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Joel W. Booth, in special election 6/4/1887, sworn 4/16/1888, succeeded John P. Humphreys, resigned after Regular Session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
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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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Governor issued proclamation calling election after resignation of Hon. J.P. Humphreys,
Austin Weekly Statesman, 3/29/1888, p. 10.
Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries) .