George B. Terrell

George Butler Terrell (December 5, 1862 – April 18, 1947) was a U.S. Representative from Texas.

Biography[]

Terrell was born in Alto, Texas on December 5, 1862, the son of Sam Houston Terrell and Julia (Butler) Terrell.^[1] He was the grandson of George Whitfield Terrell.^[1] Terrell attended the public schools, Sam Houston Teachers' College in Huntsville, Texas, and Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Terrell became a teacher and taught school in Cherokee County, Texas from 1886 to 1903.^[1]

In 1897 and 1902, Terrell served as a member of the state teachers' examining board.^[1] In 1903, he was a member of the state textbook commission.^[1] In 1903, Terrell began farming and stock raising near Alto.^[1] A Democrat, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1893 to 1903 and again from 1907 to 1913 and 1917 to 1921.^[1]

Terrell was elected the state Commissioner of Agriculture in 1920, and he served until 1931.^[1] From 1931 to 1931 he served again in the state House of Representatives.^[1]

In 1932, Terrell was elected to an at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives.^[1] He served one term, March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935.^[1] He did not run for reelection in 1934.^[1]

After leaving Congress, Terrell returned to his farm in Alto, where he resided in Alto until his death on April 18, 1947.^[1] He was interred at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto.^[1]

Family[]

In 1896, Terrell married Allie Minchum Turney (1877-1960).^[1] They were the parents of six children.^[1]

References[]

Sources[]

• United States Congress. "George B. Terrell (id: T000129)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• George B. Terrell at Find a Grave

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