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William Collin Rochelle
Full Name: William Collin Rochelle
Date of birth: November 15, 1873
Date of death: December 11, 1955
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Terms of Service top
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Legislatures |
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Jan 13, 1903 - Jan 10, 1905
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28th
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Democrat
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Park / Bowie
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Bowie
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Aug 12, 1901 - Jan 13, 1903
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27th
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Democrat
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Park / Bowie
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Bowie
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Jan 10, 1899 - Jan 8, 1901
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26th
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Democrat
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Park / Bowie
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Bowie
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(1)
27th Legislature, 1st C.S., Hon. W.C. Rochelle Takes the Oath of Office, sworn 8/12/1901, p. 34.
House Journal.
(2)
William C. Rochelle, sworn 8/12/1901, succeeded William W. Dillard, resigned 3/25/1901.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3)
Assumed Democrat based on listing as Democrat in 28th Legislature.
Texas Legislative Manual.
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Biographical Notes and Resources top
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| Biographical Sketches |
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Brief biographical sketch, William C. Rochelle, p. 211.
The Twenty-Seventh Legislature and State Administration of Texas, 1901.
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William Collin Rochelle, birth date 11/15/1873 in Redwater, Texas, death date 12/11/1955 in Texarkana, retired claim agent and farmer, son of Charles Rochelle and Elizabeth Janes, informant Mrs. Ella J. Rochelle, interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowie County.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
"Saloon Man Assaulted: He Was Beaten and Shot and Died of His Injuries," 11/26/1901, p. 4, Texarkana. Report of death of Ed Rochelle, former Deputy Sheriff of Red River County, a "near relative of W.P. Rochelle, Bowie County's present representative in the Legislature."
Galveston Daily News.
Photo and additional information about Rochelle Place, "William Collin Rochelle, the state legislator," and son of Elizabeth and Charles Moores Rochelle. Photo courtesy of Judith Rochelle, Charles Moores & Mary Harrison Family,
RootsWeb.com Internet genealogical service.
Rochelle Place historical marker, Texarkana vicinity, Bowie County - home of state legislator, William C. Rochelle, and descendants. Recorded Texas historic landmark, 1966.
Texas Historic Sites Atlas (Texas Historical Commission).
28th Legislature (1903) - W.C. Rochelle, postoffice Park, nativity Texas, age 29 (born circa 1874), teacher, Democrat.
Texas Legislative Manual.
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Photograph.
W.C. Rochelle, 28th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
W.C. Rochelle, 27th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
W.C. Rochelle, 26th Legislature, State Preservation Board
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26th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). 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.
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