Sampson Connell
Full Name: Sampson ConnellDate of birth: May 3, 1857
Date of death: January 10, 1915
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 92 | Elected but never sworn | 34th (1) (2) | Democrat | Leander / Williamson | Burnet, Williamson |
(1) 34th Legislature - Connell elected, but never sworn. Elected in the General Election 11/3/1914; died 1/10/1915, before beginning of regular session, p. 6. House Journal.
(2) R.F. Cates, sworn 2/9/1915, succeeded Sampson Connell, died 1/10/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 92
Elected but never sworn Legislatures: 34th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Leander / Williamson Counties in district: Burnet, Williamson |
(1) 34th Legislature - Connell elected, but never sworn. Elected in the General Election 11/3/1914; died 1/10/1915, before beginning of regular session, p. 6. House Journal.
(2) R.F. Cates, sworn 2/9/1915, succeeded Sampson Connell, died 1/10/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Resolutions and Journal entries
- 34th Legislature, R.S., 1/19/1915, p. 128. Death date 1/10/1915. Resolutions - Memorial.
Other Resources
- Sampson Connell, age 57, born 1858 in Texas; death date 1/10/1915 in Austin, Travis County; farmer and sheriff. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Sampson Connell, birth date 5/3/1857, death date 1/10/1915, burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Williamson County, with spouse Lillie Connell. Includes photo and reprint of death notice. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "Sampson Connell Died at Austin," The Bartlett Tribune and News, 1/15/1915, p. 1. Former Williamson County sheriff; recently elected to the legislature from Burnet and Williamson counties. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 34th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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