Charles B. McLain
Full Name: Charles B. McLainDate of birth: August 10, 1866
Date of death: December 25, 1926
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 70 | Jan 12, 1909 - Jan 10, 1911 | 31st (1) | Democrat | Troy / Bell | Bell |
(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).
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House District 70
Jan 12, 1909 - Jan 10, 1911 Legislatures: 31st (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Troy / Bell Counties in district: Bell |
(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).
Biographical Information top
Military Service Notes
- Spanish-American War, World War I. "He served in the United States army during the Spanish-American war, and at the outbreak of the World War, closed his Temple store to enlist in the army for service. He was rejected several times on account of his advanced age, but finally succeeded in entering the Y.M.C.A. service, in which he served during the great struggle." Obituary, Charles B. McLain, "Chas. M'Lain Was Buried in Ft. Worth: Well Known Local Citizen Died at His Home Here Dec. 26: Was Veteran of Two Wars and Former Legislator of Texas," Gainesville Daily Register and Messenger, 12/27/1926, p. 1, crediting Cooke County Library. State Representative from Bell County in the 31st Legislature. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Other Resources
- Charles B. McLain, age 60; death date 12/25/1926 in Gainesville, Cooke County; grocer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- C.B. McLain, birth date 8/10/1866, death date 12/25/1926, burial in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County. Includes reprint of obituary in the Waco News-Tribune, 12/26/1926. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, Charles B. McLain, "Lawmaker Will Be Buried in Ft. Worth," 12/26/1926, p. 6. Former State Representative, born in Oregon 8/10/1866. Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- 31st Legislature (1909) - C.B. McLain, postoffice Troy, nativity Texas, age 63, retired merchant, 63 years in Texas, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.
Photographs
- Photograph. C.B. McLain, 31st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 31st session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, north wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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31st 1st C.S. - 1909
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31st R.S. - 1909
Judicial Districts Public Health Public Lands and Land Office Revenue and Taxation State Affairs State Asylums |
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