Winfield Brown Stirman
Full Name: Winfield Brown StirmanOther surnames: Sterman
Date of birth: June 1, 1825
Date of death: June 10, 1918
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 4 | Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 | 14th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Athens / Henderson | Anderson, Henderson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Van Zandt | |
| H | 4 | Feb 11, 1870 - Jan 14, 1873 | 12th (4) (5) | Democrat | Athens / Henderson | Anderson, Henderson, Van Zandt |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Ordinance adopted by Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas, 1875. Remained in effect from its passage until first reapportionment after 1880 Census. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) 14th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll call of Senators elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1874, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(3) "Because of the adoption of the new constitution [of 1876], any member of the 14th Legislature who wished to continue to serve had to run for reelection," p. 220. The Texas Senate: Volume II, Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889, 1999.
(4) 12th Legislature, Provisional Session - Qualified and took the oath of office on 2/11/1870, p. 10. House Journal.
(5) Party affiliation, Democrat. Texas Almanac for . . . and Emigrant's Guide to Texas.
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Senate District 4
Jan 13, 1874 - Apr 18, 1876 Legislatures: 14th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Athens / Henderson Counties in district: Anderson, Henderson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Van Zandt |
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House District 4
Feb 11, 1870 - Jan 14, 1873 Legislatures: 12th (4) (5) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Athens / Henderson Counties in district: Anderson, Henderson, Van Zandt |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Ordinance adopted by Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas, 1875. Remained in effect from its passage until first reapportionment after 1880 Census. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) 14th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll call of Senators elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1874, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(3) "Because of the adoption of the new constitution [of 1876], any member of the 14th Legislature who wished to continue to serve had to run for reelection," p. 220. The Texas Senate: Volume II, Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889, 1999.
(4) 12th Legislature, Provisional Session - Qualified and took the oath of office on 2/11/1870, p. 10. House Journal.
(5) Party affiliation, Democrat. Texas Almanac for . . . and Emigrant's Guide to Texas.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- "Elder W.B. Stirman and Wife Celebrate Wedding Announcement," 12/25/1908. Obituary, "W.B. Stirman Passes Away," Athens Daily Review, death date 6/10/1918. Biographical sketch, "Yesteryears: Rev. W.B. Stirman, Pioneer Minister," Athens Daily Review, 12/17/1980. Courtesy Henderson County Historical Commission. Donated Material.
- W.B. Stirman (1825-1918), burial in Athens Cemetery, Athens, Henderson County. Includes portrait and reprint of biographical sketch of Rev. W.B. Stirman in the Athens Weekly Review, 8/2/1901. Find a Grave.
- STIRMAN, WINFIELD BROWN (1825-1918). Also spelled Sterman. Handbook of Texas Online.
- Biographical sketch, Winfield Brown Stirman, pp. 196-197. "First state representative from Henderson County." The Texas Senate: Volume II, Civil War to the Eve of Reform, 1861-1889, 1999.
Other Resources
- Census of 1870 - Winfield Stirman, Henderson County, age 45, born circa 1825 in Kentucky, farmer, living in household with Elizabeth Stirman (age 39) and children.
Census of 1880 - Winfield Stirman, Athens, Henderson County, age 54, born circa 1826 in Kentucky, farmer, wife Sarah.
Census of 1900 - W.B. Stirman, Henderson County, age 75, born June 1825 in Kentucky, gospel minister, wife Sarah.
Census of 1910 - Windfield B. Stirman, Athens, Henderson County, age 84, born circa 1826 in Kentucky, wife Sarah E., living in household of son-in-law and daughter William T. and Henrietta C. Green. FamilySearch. 1870 1880 1900 1910 - Listed in "History of Legislative Representatives From This County [Henderson] Compiled," from Athens Weekly Review, 11/10/1938. Henderson County, TXGenWeb Project.
Photographs
- Photograph. W.B. Stirman, 14th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. W.B. Stirman, 12th Legislature, Austin History Center
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.
- Democratic Members of the House of Representatives, 12th Legislature, April 18, 1871 (Austin History Center). Austin History Center.
Committee Information top
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14th R.S. - 1874
Agriculture Land Office Private Land Claims State Affairs (Chair) | ||
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12th Adjourned - 1871
Immigration Printing and Contingent Expenses | ||
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12th R.S. - 1871
Immigration Printing and Contingent Expenses Roads, Bridges and Ferries | ||
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12th 1st C.S. - 1870
Agriculture and Stock Raising Militia |
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