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James Henry Shelburne
Full Name: James Henry Shelburne
Date of birth: December 2, 1845
Date of death: April 9, 1904
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Terms of Service top
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Chamber |
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Dates of Service |
Legislatures |
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City/County |
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Counties in District |
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16
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Jan 10, 1893 - Jan 12, 1897
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23rd
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24th
(1)
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Democrat
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Bellville / Austin
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Austin, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller
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H
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68
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Jan 11, 1887 - Jan 8, 1889
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20th
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(4)
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Democrat
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Bellville / Austin
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Austin
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(1)
24th Legislature - Roll of holdover Senators, 1/8/1895, p. 1.
Senate Journal.
(2)
23rd Legislature - All 31 Senators are listed in Roll Call on First Day, 1/10/1893, p. 1; resolution by Sen. Cranford that the Senators shall now be divided by lot into two classes, 1/11/1893, p. 5; drew term of 4 years.
Senate Journal. January 10, 1893
January 11, 1893
(3)
"For four years he has been chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of his county," p. 174.
Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
(4)
Roster of senators and representatives of the 20th Legislature with their postoffice address, Austin Weekly Statesman, "Governmental," 12/30/1886, p. 6.
Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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Biographical Notes and Resources top
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Biographical Sketches |
James Henry Shelburne, biographical information in #7, Shelburne-Reinecker House, Bellville Historic Homes & Structures. In 1886 he was elected to the 20th legislature by a unanimous vote. Died in 1904.
Bellville Historical Society.
Portrait and biographical sketch, James H. Shelburne, pp. 173-174. Born 12/2/1845 in Austin County; married Mary A. Perkins; father Samuel A. Shelburne; mother Adeline J. Shelburne.
Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
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Other Resources |
James H. Shelburne, birth date 12/2/1845, death date 4/9/1904, burial in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Bellville, Austin County.
Find a Grave.
The McCaughan Family Tree - James Henry Shelburne, birth date 12/2/1845, death date 4/9/1904.
RootsWeb.com Internet genealogical service.
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Photographs |
Photograph.
J.H. Shelburne, 24th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph.
J.H. Shelburne, 23rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
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Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol |
23rd session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, west wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
24th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, west wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.
20th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, north wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
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