Wesley Mastin Holland
Full Name: Wesley Mastin HollandDate of birth: January 27, 1862
Date of death: July 2, 1930
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 17 | Jan 10, 1905 - Jan 8, 1907 | 29th (1) (2) | Democrat | Bay City / Matagorda | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Matagorda, Wharton | |
| H | 37 | Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 | 25th | Democrat | Houston / Harris | Harris |
(1) William M. Holland, in special election 11/8/1904, succeeded Robert V. Davidson, resigned October, 1904. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 29th Legislature - Roll of Senators-elect, oath of office administered, 1/10/1905, pp. 1-2. Senate Journal.
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Senate District 17
Jan 10, 1905 - Jan 8, 1907 Legislatures: 29th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Bay City / Matagorda Counties in district: Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Matagorda, Wharton |
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House District 37
Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 Legislatures: 25th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
(1) William M. Holland, in special election 11/8/1904, succeeded Robert V. Davidson, resigned October, 1904. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) 29th Legislature - Roll of Senators-elect, oath of office administered, 1/10/1905, pp. 1-2. Senate Journal.
Biographical Information top
Resolutions and Journal entries
- Resolution congratulating Representative W.M. Holland on his marriage. 25th Legislature, 2/3/1897, p. 211. House Journal.
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, W.M. Holland, Volume 2, p. 2121. The New Encyclopedia of Texas, 1926.
Other Resources
- Wesley Maston Holland, birth date 1/27/1863 in Benton, Kentucky; death date 7/2/1930 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; lawyer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- Wesley Mastin Holland, birth date 1/27/1862, death date 7/2/1930, burial in Columbia Cemetery, West Columbia, Brazoria County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "Rites for Judge Holland Arranged," 7/4/1930. Burial at West Columbia [Brazoria County]. Galveston Daily News.
- Obituary, "W.M. Holland, Widely Known Lawyer, Dies: Former Member of Legislature and Assistant District Attorney Was Prominent in Texas Affairs," 7/3/1930, p. 1. "Holland Funeral to Be Held Today," Judge W.M. Holland, 7/4/1930, pp. 1, 22. Houston Chronicle.
- Mentioned in "Sweeny of Prince Edward: Southside Virginia Families." Musetta Sweeny married Wesley Mastin Holland, born 1/27/1862, in Marshall County, Kentucky. RootsWeb.com Internet genealogical service.
- 29th Legislature (1905) - W.M. Holland, postoffice Bay City, Matagorda County, nativity Kentucky, lawyer, Democrat, age 43 (born circa 1862). Texas Legislative Manual.
- Biographical sketch, W.M. Holland, p. 156. Born 1/27/1862 in Marshall County, Kentucky. Texas State Government: A Volume of Biographical Sketches and Passing Comment, 25th Legislature, 1897.
Photographs
- Photograph. W.M. Holland, 29th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. W.M. Holland, 25th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 29th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, east wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
- 25th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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29th R.S. - 1905
City and Town Corporations Judiciary No. 2 Labor Mining and Irrigation Public Buildings and Grounds State Affairs (Chair) State Penitentiaries | ||
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25th R.S. - 1897
Judicial Districts (Chair) Military Affairs Private Land Claims Redistricting State Judiciary, Special (Chair) |
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