Terms of Service
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Senate,
1st
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Legislature
Elected but never sworn
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William C. Abbott, in special election 11/1/1847, sworn in 2nd Legislature, succeeded to unexpired term of George T. Wood, granted leave of absence 5/4/1846, resigned before 9/4/1847. Abbott elected but never sworn in 1st Legislature.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
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Democrat. Table of members of the 1st Legislature,
The Texas Democrat (Austin, Texas), 5/20/1846, p. 3, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries) .
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1st Legislature - Granted leave of absence for remainder of session, 5/4/1846, p. 293.
Senate Journal .
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1st Legislature - Roll of Senators, oath of office administered, 2/16/1846, p. 4.
Senate Journal .
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1st Legislature - Drawing for Terms of Office and Classification of Senators, 3/3/1846, p. 60. Drew "second class" (4-year term).
Senate Journal .
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Description of drawing of terms for Senators, first-class two-year terms and second-class four-year terms, 3/3/1846, p. 180.
The Texas Senate: Volume I, Republic to Civil War, 1836-1861 1990.