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William Richard Cavitt

W.R. Cavitt
Full Name: William Richard Cavitt
Birth date: July 4, 1849
Death date: August 28, 1924

Terms of Service

  • House, 19th Legislature
    1/13/1885 - 1/11/1887
    Democrat

Biographical Notes and Resources

Photographs

Other Resources

  • Biographical sketch, William Richard Cavitt, The Cavitt House, by Paul P. Van Riper, March 1995. "William R. Cavitt, known most of his life as 'Major' Cavitt, was born in Wheelock on July 4, 1849." Brazos County Historical Commission .
  • Obituary, "Major W.R. Cavitt Died Today," 8/28/1924, p. 1. William Richard Cavitt, birth date 7/4/1849, death date 8/28/1924, served Brazos County as representative for two terms. Bryan Eagle .
  • William Richard Cavitt (1849-1924), burial in Bryan City Cemetery, Brazos County. Find a Grave .
  • Obituary, "Pioneer Resident of Bryan Is Dead: Major W.R. Cavitt, Once a Legislator, Succumbs to Illness," 8/29/1924, p. 4. Galveston Daily News .
  • Biographical sketch, W.R. Cavitt, pp. 17-18. Born 7/4/1849 in Robertson County. Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885, 19th Legislature 1885.
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