William Richard Cavitt
Full Name: William Richard CavittDate of birth: July 4, 1849
Date of death: August 28, 1924
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 50 | Jan 13, 1885 - Jan 11, 1887 | 19th | Democrat | Bryan / Brazos | Brazos |
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House District 50
Jan 13, 1885 - Jan 11, 1887 Legislatures: 19th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Bryan / Brazos Counties in district: Brazos |
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Biographical sketch, William Richard Cavitt, The Cavitt House, by Paul P. Van Riper, March 1995. "William R. Cavitt, known most of his life as 'Major' Cavitt, was born in Wheelock on July 4, 1849." Brazos County Historical Commission.
- Biographical sketch, W.R. Cavitt, pp. 17-18. Born 7/4/1849 in Robertson County. Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885, 19th Legislature, 1885.
Other Resources
- Obituary, "Major W.R. Cavitt Died Today," 8/28/1924, p. 1. William Richard Cavitt, birth date 7/4/1849, death date 8/28/1924, served Brazos County as representative for two terms. Bryan Eagle.
- William Richard Cavitt (1849-1924), burial in Bryan City Cemetery, Brazos County. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, "Pioneer Resident of Bryan Is Dead: Major W.R. Cavitt, Once a Legislator, Succumbs to Illness," 8/29/1924, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
Photographs
- Photograph. W.R. Cavitt, 19th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 19th session composite photo of House members (House chamber vestibule, west wall. 2W.V1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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19th R.S. - 1885
Educational Enrolled Bills Judiciary No. 2 Memorial Resolutions for Hons. J.P. Ayres, J.B. Davis, and George Meriwether, Members of the Eighteenth Legislature |
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