Bernard Schwegmann
Full Name: Bernard SchwegmannOther surnames: Schwegman
Date of birth: March 12, 1850
Date of death: August 27, 1915
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 85 | Jan 12, 1915 - Aug 27, 1915 | 34th (1) | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
| H | 85 | Jan 14, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 | 33rd | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
(1) Edward Lange, in special election 10/20/1915, succeded Bernhardt Schwegmann, died 8/27/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 85
Jan 12, 1915 - Aug 27, 1915 Legislatures: 34th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
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House District 85
Jan 14, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 Legislatures: 33rd Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
(1) Edward Lange, in special election 10/20/1915, succeded Bernhardt Schwegmann, died 8/27/1915. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- Bernard Schwegmann, B. Schwegmann. House Journal. 33rd R.S. 34th R.S.
- 35th Legislature, R.S., 1/10/1917, p. 52. Bernard Schwegmann. Resolutions - Memorial.
Military Service Notes
- Officer in German Army, Franco-Prussian War. "At the age of twenty years he served in the Franco-Prussian War as an officer in Oldenburger Cavallerie regiment, taking part in the battles of Spichern Heights, St. Miehel, Gravalotte, Mars-la-Tour and others. He was presented with the iron cross and other emblems in recognition of distinguished service were conferred upon him by the grand Duke of Oldenburg." Obituary and photo, "B. Schwegmann Dies After a Short Illness," 8/27/1915, p. 7. San Antonio Light.
Other Resources
- Bernhardt Schwegmann, birth date 3/12/1850 in Germany; death date 8/27/1915 in San Antonio, Bexar County; State Representative. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- Bernhard Schwegmann, birth date 3/12/1850, death date 8/27/1915, burial in Saint Josephs Society Cemetery, San Antonio. Includes reprint of obituary in San Antonio Light, 8/28/1915. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "B. Schwegman Is Dead," San Antonio Express, 8/28/1915, p. 16, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Bernard Schwegman, elected to Legislature in 1914. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary and photo, "B. Schwegmann Dies After a Short Illness," 8/27/1915, p. 7. Bernard Schwegmann, Sr. San Antonio Light.
- 33rd-34th Legislatures (1913-1915) - Bernard Schwegman, postoffice San Antonio, nativity Germany, fraternal secretary, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual. 33rd
- Occupation and religious affiliation, 34th Legislature. "Occupations of Members of Legislative House," 3/14/1915, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
Photographs
- Photograph. Bernard Schwegman, 34th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Bernard Schwegman, 33rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 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.
Committee Information top
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34th R.S. - 1915
Forestry Game and Fisheries Labor Privileges, Suffrage and Elections Public Health | ||
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33rd R.S. - 1913
Game and Fisheries Labor Liquor Traffic Military Affairs Municipal Corporations State Asylums |
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