Stanley Alphonse Beard
Full Name: Stanley Alphonse BeardDate of birth: April 26, 1888
Date of death: September 28, 1959
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 15 | Jan 9, 1917 - Aug 10, 1917 | 35th (1) (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris | |
| H | 15 | Jan 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 | 34th | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris |
(1) "Hobby Will Go to Austin: Lieutenant Governor Prepares to Call Senate to Order in Special," 7/31/1917, p. 2. Relating to start of 35th Legislature, 2nd Called Session. Two Harris County representatives "probably will not attend, as they are serving their country" - Harry Fisher, attending training camp at Leon Springs, and Stanley Beard, lieutenant in U.S. marines. Galveston Daily News.
(2) "House Fails to Act on Bill," 8/11/1917, p. 4. Dateline Austin, Tex., Aug. 10. "Representative Stanley Beard left tonight for Portsmouth, Va. where he is a lieutenant of marines. He vacates his seat in the Legislature. . ." Galveston Daily News.
(3) "Special Elections Are Ordered for Four Additional Districts," 1/24/1918, p. 3 - districts of Stanley Beard, Harry V. Fisher, F.M. Fitzpatrick, and Joseph V. [sic] Nichols. "Today's proclamations follow the opinion of the attorney general holding that a member forfeits his seat in the legislature when he enters the army or navy." Notes Nichols sent letter to governor refusing to resign, "contending that he did not have to." Galveston Daily News.
(4) Franklin P. Davis, in special election 2/23/1918, sworn 2/26/1918, succeeded Stanley A. Beard, resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 15
Jan 9, 1917 - Aug 10, 1917 Legislatures: 35th (1) (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
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House District 15
Jan 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 Legislatures: 34th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
(1) "Hobby Will Go to Austin: Lieutenant Governor Prepares to Call Senate to Order in Special," 7/31/1917, p. 2. Relating to start of 35th Legislature, 2nd Called Session. Two Harris County representatives "probably will not attend, as they are serving their country" - Harry Fisher, attending training camp at Leon Springs, and Stanley Beard, lieutenant in U.S. marines. Galveston Daily News.
(2) "House Fails to Act on Bill," 8/11/1917, p. 4. Dateline Austin, Tex., Aug. 10. "Representative Stanley Beard left tonight for Portsmouth, Va. where he is a lieutenant of marines. He vacates his seat in the Legislature. . ." Galveston Daily News.
(3) "Special Elections Are Ordered for Four Additional Districts," 1/24/1918, p. 3 - districts of Stanley Beard, Harry V. Fisher, F.M. Fitzpatrick, and Joseph V. [sic] Nichols. "Today's proclamations follow the opinion of the attorney general holding that a member forfeits his seat in the legislature when he enters the army or navy." Notes Nichols sent letter to governor refusing to resign, "contending that he did not have to." Galveston Daily News.
(4) Franklin P. Davis, in special election 2/23/1918, sworn 2/26/1918, succeeded Stanley A. Beard, resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, Stanley Beard, Volume 2, p. 1315. The New Encyclopedia of Texas, 1926.
Other Resources
- "Veteran Lawyer, 71, Found Shot to Death," 9/29/1959, p. 6. Stanley Beard, 1916-1917 member of the Legislature, death date 9/28/1959. Corpus Christi Times.
- Stanley Alphonse Beard, birth date 4/26/1888 in Mississippi, death date 9/28/1959 in Houston, burial in Forest Park Cemetery, Houston. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- Occupation and religious affiliation, 34th Legislature. "Occupations of Members of Legislative House," 3/14/1915, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
Photographs
- Photograph. Stanley Beard, 35th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Stanley Beard, 34th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 34th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 35th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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