James H. Stewart
James H. Stewart | |
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Texas State Representative from District 48 (Robertson County) | |
In office January 13, 1885 – January 11, 1887 | |
Personal details | |
Born | September 5, 1859 Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Hearne, Texas |
Alma mater | Prairie View Normal School |
Occupation | Teacher |
James H. Stewart (1859–1924) 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 Normal School, later Prairie View A&M University. He was elected to the 19th Texas Legislature, representing the 48th District, Robertson County, and served one term.
References[]
- Texas Legislators: Past & Present - James H. Stewart
- Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885, p. 52
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- Members of the Texas House of Representatives
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- 1859 births
- 1924 deaths
- African-American politicians during the Reconstruction Era
- People from Caddo Parish, Louisiana
- People from Falls County, Texas
- People from Hearne, Texas
- 20th-century African-American people
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