Richard Henry Harrison
Full Name: Richard Henry HarrisonDate of birth: September 8, 1857
Date of death: July 29, 1901
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 22 | Jan 13, 1885 - Apr 20, 1887 | 20th (1) (2) 19th (3) (4) | Democrat | Waco / McLennan | Falls, McLennan |
Terms of service footnotes
(1) Waller S. Baker, in special election 6/4/1887, sworn 4/16/1888, succeeded Richard H. Harrison, resigned 4/20/1887. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) Roster of senators and representatives of the 20th Legislature with their postoffice address, Austin Weekly Statesman, "Governmental," 12/30/1886, p. 6. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). ↩
(3) Democrat, p. 163. Burke's Texas Almanac and Immigrants' Handbook for 1885, 1885. ↩
(4) 19th Legislature - Roll call of new members, oath of office administered, 1/13/1885, p. 1. "Credentials of the new members, excepting Sen. Bell, Harrison, and Pope, were presented . . . On motion of Sen. Houston of Bexar, the new Senators not holding credentials were also sworn in." Senate Journal. ↩
Terms of Service
Terms of service notes
(1) Waller S. Baker, in special election 6/4/1887, sworn 4/16/1888, succeeded Richard H. Harrison, resigned 4/20/1887. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005. ↩
(2) Roster of senators and representatives of the 20th Legislature with their postoffice address, Austin Weekly Statesman, "Governmental," 12/30/1886, p. 6. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). ↩
(3) Democrat, p. 163. Burke's Texas Almanac and Immigrants' Handbook for 1885, 1885. ↩
(4) 19th Legislature - Roll call of new members, oath of office administered, 1/13/1885, p. 1. "Credentials of the new members, excepting Sen. Bell, Harrison, and Pope, were presented . . . On motion of Sen. Houston of Bexar, the new Senators not holding credentials were also sworn in." Senate Journal. ↩
Biographical Information
- 27th Legislature, 1st C.S., 8/8/1901, p. 14. Resolutions - Memorial.
- 27th Legislature, 1st C.S., 8/8/1901, pp. 25-26. Death date 7/29/1901. Resolutions - Memorial.
- Portrait and biographical sketch, Richard Henry Harrison, pp. 967-970. A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas, 1893.
- Biographical sketch, Richard H. Harrison, pp. 81-82. Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885, 19th Legislature, 1885.
- Biographical sketch, Richard Henry Harrison, pp. 79-80. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 20th Legislature, 1887.
- Portrait and biographical sketch, Richard Henry Harrison, pp. 88-93. Born 9/8/1857 in Monroe County, Mississippi. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Representative Men of Texas, 22nd Legislature, 1892.
- Photo and biographical sketch, R.H. Harrison, pp. 247-250. Types of Successful Men of Texas, 1890.
- Texas Rangers, under command of Major John B. Jones, Fall 1877-September 1878. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Representative Men of Texas, 22nd Legislature, 1892.
- Death notice and funeral, "Judge R.H. Harrison Dead," 7/30/1901, p. 8; "Funeral of Judge Harrison," 7/31/1901, p. 2. Dallas Morning News.
- Richard Henry Harrison, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County. Includes photos, and reprints of death notice and funeral in the Dallas Morning News, 7/30/1901 and 7/31/1901. No grave marker photo. Find a Grave.
- Photograph. R.H. Harrison, 20th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. R.H. Harrison, 19th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 19th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber vestibule, east wall. 2E.V1). State Preservation Board.
- 20th session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber vestibule, west wall. 2E.V1). State Preservation Board.
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