Terms of Service
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House,
19th
(4)
Legislature
1/13/1885 - 1/11/1887
Democrat
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House,
14th
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
Legislature
1/12/1875 - 4/18/1876
Democrat
(1)
Waller county not included in redistricting bill. District 13 comprised of Austin, Fort Bend, and Wharton counties, p. 43, Acts 1873, 13th Legislature, ch. 35,
Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950 1950.
(2)
Waller County, established on May 19, 1873, removed from Austin County not only a fertile agricultural district but also the thriving commercial center of Hempstead, with its cotton mill, iron foundry, and rail facilities.
Handbook of Texas Online .
(3)
14th Legislature, 2nd C.S. - R.N. [R.H.] Wood, member elect from the 13th Senatorial District, oath of office and added to committees, 1/12/1875, pp. 4, 9. Report of Committee on Privileges and Elections finding that R.H. Wood is entitled to the seat, resolution adopted, 2/2/1875, pp. 250-252.
House Journal .
January 12, 1875
February 2, 1875
(4)
R.H. Wood of Aransas County, whose district included Goliad County, is listed alternatively as Aransas County in the opening day roll call on p. 3, "Wood of Goliad" or "Woods of Goliad" on pp. 4, 5, 17, and 22, then "Wood of Aransas."
House Journal .
(5)
R.H. Wood, in special election 11/3/1874, sworn 1/12/1875, succeeded J.N. Baughman, failed to qualify.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(6)
Hempstead, Austin County.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.