James H. Stewart
James H. Stewart (September 5, 1859 – November 24, 1924) was a teacher and Republican politician. He was born in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, September 5, 1859 (1857, according to some sources). He moved to Falls County, Texas, in 1869, and then moved to Hearne, Texas, about 10 years later. He was educated at Prairie View State Normal School, later Prairie View A&M University. Moore was one of the first teachers that graduated from the school.[1] He was elected to the 19th Texas Legislature, representing the 48th District, Robertson County, and served one term.[2]
James H. Stewart | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 13, 1885 – January 11, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Edward Peers |
| Succeeded by | Martin Van Buren Garner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1859 Caddo Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1922 (aged 63) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Prairie View State Normal School |
References
- Loughery, E. H. (1885). "Biographical Sketches of Members of the 19th Legislature" (PDF). Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885; Containing Biographical Sketches of the Governor, Heads of Departments and Members and Officers of the 19th Legislature. L. E. Daniell. p. 50. Retrieved October 23, 2023 – via Texas Legislative Library.
- "James H. Stewart". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Texas Legislative Reference Library.
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