John Preston Fant
Full Name: John Preston FantDate of birth: September 11, 1874
Date of death: May 27, 1947
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 3 | Jan 14, 1947 - May 27, 1947 | 50th (1) | Democrat | Jefferson / Marion | Bowie, Cass, Marion | |
| H | 3 | Jan 9, 1945 - Jan 14, 1947 | 49th | Democrat | Jefferson / Marion | Bowie, Cass, Marion |
(1) Newton W. McCann, in special election 8/23/1947, succeeded John P. Fant, died 5/27/1947. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Terms of Service top
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House District 3
Jan 14, 1947 - May 27, 1947 Legislatures: 50th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Jefferson / Marion Counties in district: Bowie, Cass, Marion |
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House District 3
Jan 9, 1945 - Jan 14, 1947 Legislatures: 49th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Jefferson / Marion Counties in district: Bowie, Cass, Marion |
(1) Newton W. McCann, in special election 8/23/1947, succeeded John P. Fant, died 5/27/1947. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 50th Legislature, R.S., HSR 243, 5/28/1947, pp. 2964-2965. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- John P. Fant (1874-1847), biographical sketch, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary and photo, John Preston Fant, "Rep. Fant of Jefferson Is Stricken; Dies at Capitol," 5/27/1947, pp. 1, 2. Marshall News Messenger.
Other Resources
- John P. Fant, birth date 9/11/1874 in Cass County; death date 5/27/1947 in Austin, Travis County; residence in Jefferson, Marion County; State Representative. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- John Preston Fant, birth date 9/11/1874; permanent home address in Linden, Cass County; county judge; draft registration 9/12/1918 in Cass County. FamilySearch United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
Photographs
- Photograph. J.P. Fant, 50th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J.P. Fant, 49th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 49th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 50th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor corridor, south wall. GW.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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50th R.S. - 1947
Common Carriers Counties Enrolled Bills (Chair) Privileges, Suffrage and Elections | ||
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49th R.S. - 1945
Agriculture Common Carriers Congressional and Legislative Districts Judicial Districts |
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