James Roscoe Sampsell

James Roscoe Sampsell

Full Name: James Roscoe "Jack" Sampsell
Date of birth: February 21, 1922
Date of death: January 30, 1974

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Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 51-6 Nov 16, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965 58th (1) (2)   Republican Dallas / Dallas   Dallas

(1) Jack Sampsell, in special election 11/9/1963, took office 11/21/1963, succeeded Robert E. Johnson, resigned 7/23/1963. Sampsell did not serve in a legislative session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Sworn 11/16/1963. Oaths of Office.

Terms of Service top

House District 51-6
Nov 16, 1963 - Jan 12, 1965
Legislatures: 58th (1) (2)  
Party: Republican
Home City/County: Dallas / Dallas
Counties in district: Dallas

(1) Jack Sampsell, in special election 11/9/1963, took office 11/21/1963, succeeded Robert E. Johnson, resigned 7/23/1963. Sampsell did not serve in a legislative session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) Sworn 11/16/1963. Oaths of Office.

Biographical Information top

Biographical Sketches

  • Obituary, James R. Sampsell, 2/1/1974, p. 5E. "Born in Denison, Grayson County, he lived in Dallas the past 34 years. He served as a short term as a Republican state legislator representing Dallas during 1963." Dallas Morning News.
  • Photo taken September 1963, Rudd Photography, Dallas. Photo and information courtesy of the family of James Roscoe "Jack" Sampsell. Donated Material.
  • James R. "Jack" Sampsell, photos, birth date 2/21/1922, death date 1/20/1974, biographical sketch, burial in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County. Find a Grave.

Military Service Notes

  • United States Army Air Corps, World War II, turret gunner stationed in the Philippines. Obituary, 2/1/1974, p. 5E. Dallas Morning News.

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