R. Temple Dickson
Full Name: Robert Temple DicksonDate of birth: September 12, 1909
Date of death: December 2, 1950
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 117 | Jan 14, 1941 - Jan 12, 1943 | 47th | Democrat | Sweetwater / Nolan | Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan | |
| H | 117 | Jan 10, 1939 - Jan 14, 1941 | 46th | Democrat | Sweetwater / Nolan | Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan |
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 47th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Sweetwater / Nolan
- Counties in district:
- Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan
- Legislatures:
- 46th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Sweetwater / Nolan
- Counties in district:
- Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan
Biographical Information
- Memorial, February 1951, p. 97. Texas Bar Journal.
- Robert Temple Dickson, birth date 9/12/1908 in Seymour, Texas; address in Sweetwater, Nolan County; self - lawyer; draft registration 10/16/1940 in Sweetwater, Nolan County. FamilySearch Texas World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947.
- United States Navy, World War II. "Elected to the Texas Legislature in 1937 by the 117th District, he served two terms, but resigned in 1941 to enlist in the U.S. Navy." Memorial, February 1951, p. 97. Texas Bar Journal.
- Relatives: R. Temple Dickson - father, R. Temple Dickson III - son. "Temple Dickson: Country Lawyer Raises Rural Voice in the Legislature," 3/12/1989. Abilene Reporter-News.
- Robert Temple Dickson, birth date 9/12/1909 in Seymour, Texas; death date 12/2/1950 in Gustine, Comanche County; usual residence in Sweetwater, Nolan County; lawyer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- Obituary and funeral, R. Temple Dickson, Sweetwater Reporter, 12/3/1950, pp. 1, 8; and 12/4/1950, p. 1; crediting Sweetwater/Nolan County City-County Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). 12/3/1950 12/4/1950
- Photograph. R. Temple Dickson, 47th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. R. Temple Dickson, 46th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 46th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 47th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
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