Andrew Jackson Nicholson
Full Name: Andrew Jackson NicholsonDate of birth: May 19, 1827
Date of death: June 14, 1895
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 21 | Jan 11, 1887 - Jan 8, 1889 | 20th (1) (2) | Democrat | Honey Grove / Fannin | Fannin | |
| H | 11 | Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 | 14th | Democrat | Honey Grove / Fannin | Fannin, Lamar |
(1) "He is known to be a true Democrat," pp. 160-161. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
(2) 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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House District 21
Jan 11, 1887 - Jan 8, 1889 Legislatures: 20th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Honey Grove / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin |
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House District 11
Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 Legislatures: 14th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Honey Grove / Fannin Counties in district: Fannin, Lamar |
(1) "He is known to be a true Democrat," pp. 160-161. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
(2) 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).
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Andrew J. Nicholson, birth date 5/19/1827, death date 6/14/1895, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Honey Grove, Fannin County. Includes obituary, A.J. Nicholson, and biographical sketch of Col. A.J. Nicholson in "Fannin County 52 Years Ago," Bonham News, 8/23/1910. Find a Grave.
- NICHOLSON, ANDREW JACKSON (1827-1895). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Biographical sketch, A.J. Nicholson, pp. 160-161. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
Military Service Notes
- Mexican War, battle of Monterrey. Confederate States Army, Lieutenant Colonel, Company F, 11th Texas Cavalry; then joined James Bourland's Regiment of Texas Cavalry. Handbook of Texas Online.
Other Resources
- Mentioned in history of Honey Grove. Fannin County, TXGenWeb Project.
Photographs
- Photograph. A.J. Nicholson, 14th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 14th session composite photo of Senate and House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
- 20th session composite photo of House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, north wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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20th R.S. - 1887
Claims and Accounts Comptroller's and Treasurer's Office, Examine Constitutional Amendments County Government and County Finance (Chair) Finance | ||
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14th R.S. - 1874
Agriculture and Stock Raising Education Public Buildings |
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