John Cunningham
Full Name: John CunninghamDate of birth: September 21, 1836
Date of death: February 6, 1924
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 37 | Jan 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 | 34th | Democrat | Ravenna / Fannin | Fannin | |
| H | 37 | Jan 14, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 | 33rd | Democrat | Ravenna / Fannin | Fannin | |
| H | 34 | Jan 13, 1903 - Jan 10, 1905 | 28th | Democrat | Ravenna / Fannin | Fannin | |
| H | 7 | Feb 15, 1901 - Jan 13, 1903 | 27th (1) | Democrat | Ravenna / Fannin | Fannin | |
| H | 11 | Jan 14, 1873 - Jan 13, 1874 | 13th | Democrat | Bonham / Fannin | Fannin, Lamar |
(1) John Cunningham, sworn 2/15/1901, succeeded Webb W. Ridling, died 1/18/1901. 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 37
Jan 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 Legislatures: 34th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Ravenna / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin |
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House District 37
Jan 14, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 Legislatures: 33rd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Ravenna / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin |
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House District 34
Jan 13, 1903 - Jan 10, 1905 Legislatures: 28th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Ravenna / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin |
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House District 7
Feb 15, 1901 - Jan 13, 1903 Legislatures: 27th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Ravenna / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin |
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House District 11
Jan 14, 1873 - Jan 13, 1874 Legislatures: 13th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Bonham / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin, Lamar |
(1) John Cunningham, sworn 2/15/1901, succeeded Webb W. Ridling, died 1/18/1901. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, Dr. John Cunningham, pp. 224-225. Born 9/21/1836; "In 1873 he was elected a member of the Texas state legislature . . . "; second marriage was to Fannie, daughter of Allen Agnew. Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas, Containing Biographical Sketches of the Representative Public, and Many Early Settled Families, 1889.
- Biographical sketch & family portrait, p. 158. Died 1922. "Earnest Democrat," served in 13th and 27th Legislatures. Mentioned in biographical sketches of son H.A. Cunningham, p. 157, & Simp Moore, p. 269. Bonham Public Library. Fannin County Folks & Facts, 1977, crediting Fannin County Historical Commission. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Biographical sketch, John Cunningham, pp. 89-91. The Twenty-Seventh Legislature and State Administration of Texas, 1901.
Other Resources
- Dr. John Cunningham, birth date 9/21/1836, death date 2/6/1924, burial in Sandy Creek Cemetery, Ravenna, Fannin County, with spouse Fannie Cunningham. Grave marker reads, in part: "in the community, at the bedside of the sick, on the battle field, in the legislative halls--always faithful." Includes photos, letter, "To the Voters of Fannin Co., The Bonham News, 7/17/1914; and obituary, "Dr. J. Cunningham Died Suddenly Early Today," Bonham Daily Favorite, 2/6/1924. Find a Grave.
- Occupation and religious affiliation, 34th Legislature. "Occupations of Members of Legislative House," 3/14/1915, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
Photographs
- Photograph. Dr. John Cunningham, 34th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Dr. John Cunningham, 33rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Dr. J. Cunningham, 28th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. John Cunningham, 27th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. J. Cunningham, 13th Legislature, DeGolyer Library, SMU, Lawrence T. Jones III Texas Photographs
- Photograph. J. Cunningham, 13th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 13th session composite photo of Senate and House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
- 13th session composite photo of Senate and House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
- 27th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 28th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 33rd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 34th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- Pictorial Monogram of the State Government of Texas 1873 (DeGolyer Library, SMU, Lawrence T. Jones III Collection). DeGolyer Library, SMU, Lawrence T. Jones III Texas Photographs.
Committee Information top
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34th R.S. - 1915
Juvenile Reforms Municipal Corporations Public Health (Vice Chair) Public Lands and Land Office State Asylums | ||
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33rd R.S. - 1913
Commerce and Manufactures Confederate Home Controversy Public Buildings and Grounds Public Health Public Printing State Asylums | ||
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28th R.S. - 1903
Agricultural Affairs (Chair) Federal Relations Public Health and Vital Statistics | ||
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13th R.S. - 1873
Education Immigration Indian Affairs |
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