John Polley
Full Name: John PolleyDate of birth: December 15, 1821
Date of death: March 12, 1893
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 2 | Oct 31, 1871 - Jan 14, 1873 | 12th (1) | Democrat | Milam / Sabine | Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity |
(1) Abney resigned after Called Session, and a special election 11/28/1870, led to an election contest in Regular Session between Moses T. Roberts and William Phillips, both declared ineligible and the seat vacant; in special election 10/3/1871-10/6/1871, Polley won, sworn 10/31/1871. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 2
Oct 31, 1871 - Jan 14, 1873 Legislatures: 12th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Milam / Sabine Counties in district: Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity |
(1) Abney resigned after Called Session, and a special election 11/28/1870, led to an election contest in Regular Session between Moses T. Roberts and William Phillips, both declared ineligible and the seat vacant; in special election 10/3/1871-10/6/1871, Polley won, sworn 10/31/1871. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Other Resources
- John Polley, birth date 12/15/1821, death date 3/12/1893, portrait, family record, burial in Polley Cemetery, Sexton, Sabine County; "served as a Representative in District 2 of the Texas State Legislature in 1870 and 1871." Find a Grave.
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