Texas Legislators: Past & Present

J.E. Ward

Full Name: James Edward Ward
Birth date: November 2, 1901
Death date: July 27, 1975

Terms of Service

House, 62nd Legislature
1/12/1971 - 1/9/1973
Democrat
House, 61st Legislature
1/14/1969 - 1/12/1971
Democrat
House, 60th Legislature
1/10/1967 - 1/14/1969
Democrat
House, 59th Legislature
1/12/1965 - 1/10/1967
Democrat
House, 58th ⁽³⁾ Legislature
1/8/1963 - 1/12/1965
Democrat
House, 57th Legislature
1/10/1961 - 1/8/1963
Democrat
House, 56th ⁽¹⁾ ⁽²⁾ ⁽⁴⁾ Legislature
2/12/1960 - 1/10/1961
Democrat

(1) James E. Ward, in special election 1/9/1960, succeeded Ted W. Myatt, resigned 10/17/1959. First session was 57th Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004 2005.
(2) Sworn 2/12/1960; news article "House Member from Glen Rose Sworn in Friday." Oaths of Office .
(3) Sworn 11/23/1962. Oaths of Office .
(4) 62nd Legislature - Ward oath of office 1/9/1960. Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order .

Biographical Notes and Resources

Resolutions and Journal entries

61st Legislature, R.S., HSR 433. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary .
62nd Legislature, 4th C.S., SR 119. Resolutions - Congratulatory and Honorary .
65th Legislature, R.S., HCR 44. Resolutions - Memorial .

Photographs

Photograph. J.E. Ward, State Preservation Board
Photograph. J.E. Ward, State Preservation Board
Photograph. J.E. Ward, State Preservation Board
Photograph. J.E. Ward, State Preservation Board
Photograph. J.E. Ward, State Preservation Board
Photograph. J.E. Ward, State Preservation Board

Other Resources

James Edward Ward, birth date 11/2/1901; death date 7/27/1975 in Glen Rose, Somervell County; retired tailor, tailor shop. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 .
James Edward Ward, birth date 11/2/1901, death date 7/27/1975, burial in Georges Creek Cemetery, Georges Creek, Somervell County. Find a Grave .
Obituary, "J.E. Ward, Former Representatives from 33rd District, Past [Passed] Away in Glen Rose," Burleson Dispatcher, 7/30/1975, p. 2, crediting Burleson Public Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries) .