William Giesen
Full Name: William Giesen, Sr.Date of birth: May 24, 1846
Date of death: August 13, 1909
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 90 | Jan 12, 1909 - Aug 13, 1909 | 31st (1) (2) | Democrat | San Marcos / Hays | Comal, Hays | |
| H | 90 | Jan 8, 1907 - Jan 12, 1909 | 30th | Democrat | San Marcos / Hays | Comal, Hays |
(1) Democrat; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1910.
(2) Daniel Watson, sworn 7/28/1910, succeeded William Giesen, Sr., died 8/13/1909. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 90
Jan 12, 1909 - Aug 13, 1909 Legislatures: 31st (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Marcos / Hays Counties in district: Comal, Hays |
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House District 90
Jan 8, 1907 - Jan 12, 1909 Legislatures: 30th Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Marcos / Hays Counties in district: Comal, Hays |
(1) Democrat; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1910.
(2) Daniel Watson, sworn 7/28/1910, succeeded William Giesen, Sr., died 8/13/1909. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- 31st Legislature, 3rd C.S., 7/26/1910, p. 30. Resolutions - Memorial.
Other Resources
- William Giesen, birth date 5/24/1846, death date 8/13/1909, burial in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays County, with spouse Louise Giesen. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "Rep. Giesen Is Dead," The Houston Post, 8/14/1909, p. 2. Born 5/24/1846 in Rheydt, Germany; representative of the 90th legislative district. Death date 8/13/1909. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Photographs
- Photograph. William Giesen, 31st Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Wm. Giesem Sr., 30th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 30th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 31st session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, north wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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31st 1st C.S. - 1909
Appropriations Municipal Corporations State Affairs | ||
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31st R.S. - 1909
Appropriations Municipal Corporations Penitentiaries Revenue and Taxation State Affairs | ||
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30th R.S. - 1907
Appropriations Public Grounds and Buildings |
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