Stephen Munson Meeks
Full Name: Stephen Munson MeeksDate of birth: December 22, 1868
Date of death: July 2, 1941
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 48 | Jan 12, 1909 - May 11, 1909 | 31st (1) (2) | Democrat | Somerville / Burleson | Burleson |
(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) Sylvester Wilburn, in special election 7/25/1910, succeeded Stephen M. Meeks, resigned after 2nd C.S. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 48
Jan 12, 1909 - May 11, 1909 Legislatures: 31st (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Somerville / Burleson Counties in district: Burleson |
(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) Sylvester Wilburn, in special election 7/25/1910, succeeded Stephen M. Meeks, resigned after 2nd C.S. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Other Resources
- Stephen Munson Meeks, birth date 12/22/1868 in Paynes Cove, Tennessee; death date 7/2/1941 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; Constable, Precinct 1, Bexar County. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Stephen Munson Meeks (1868-1941), burial in Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Bexar County. Includes photo of Constable and Mrs. S.M. Meeks. Find a Grave.
- Obituary and photo, Constable S.M. "Charlie" Meeks, "Rites Today for Meeks: Constable's Wife Appointed to Fill Unexpired Term," 7/3/1941, p. 10A. "A native of Tennessee, Meeks came to Texas at the age of 17 . . . Meeks had a long career in public office. As a young man, he was elected tax assessor and collector of Bell County, and later was elected to the 31st Legislature. A few months before his term expired in 1909, Meeks moved to San Antonio." San Antonio Express.
- 31st Legislature (1909) - S.M. Meeks, postoffice Summerville, nativity Tennessee, age 39 (born circa 1870), saloon and ranchman, 18 years in Texas, Democrat. Texas Legislative Manual.
Photographs
- Photograph. S.M. Meeks, 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.
Committee Information top
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31st 1st C.S. - 1909
Forestry Labor Military Affairs Privileges, Suffrage, and Elections State Affairs | ||
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31st R.S. - 1909
Irrigation Labor Military Affairs Mines and Mining Privileges, Suffrage and Elections Revenue and Taxation |
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