Marvin Sowel Sprain
Full Name: Marvin Sowel SprainDate of birth: August 30, 1914
Date of death: July 3, 1979
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 25 | Jul 23, 1938 - Jan 10, 1939 | 45th (1) | Democrat | Bellville / Austin | Austin, Colorado |
(1) Marvin Sprain, in special election 7/23/1938, succeeded Charles D. Rutta, resigned 12/1/1938. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 25
Jul 23, 1938 - Jan 10, 1939 Legislatures: 45th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Bellville / Austin Counties in district: Austin, Colorado |
(1) Marvin Sprain, in special election 7/23/1938, succeeded Charles D. Rutta, resigned 12/1/1938. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Memorial, November 1979, p. 974. Texas Bar Journal.
Other Resources
- Obituary and photo, Marvin Sprain, "Local Lawyer, Past Legislative Member Dies," 7/4/1979, pp. 1-A, 12-A. Born 8/31/1914 in Wallis, Texas. Abilene Reporter-News.
- Marvin Sowel Sprain, birth date 8/30/1914 in Austin County. FamilySearch Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
- Marvin S. Sprain, death date 7/3/1979 in Stephens County. FamilySearch Texas Death Index, 1964-1998.
- Marvin S. Sprain (1914-1979), burial in Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor County. Find a Grave.
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 45th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
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