Leighton Marion Cornett
Full Name: Leighton Marion CornettDate of birth: November 1, 1916
Date of death: January 1, 2003
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 36 | Jan 10, 1939 - Aug 29, 1940 | 46th (1) | Democrat | Clarksville / Red River | Red River |
(1) Cornett resigned 8/29/1940. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Terms of Service top
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House District 36
Jan 10, 1939 - Aug 29, 1940 Legislatures: 46th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Clarksville / Red River Counties in district: Red River |
(1) Cornett resigned 8/29/1940. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Selected newspaper articlesMilitary Service Notes
- United States Army, Captain, World War II. Military grave marker, Leighton M. Cornett, birth date 11/1/1916, death date 1/1/2003, burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Paris, Lamar County. Includes photos and reprint of obituary, Leighton Marion Cornett, Paris News, 1/2/2003, "former member of the Texas Legislature." Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. Leighton Cornett, 46th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 46th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, west wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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46th R.S. - 1939
Atlanta, Texas Explosion, Special Common Carriers Education Federal Relations Military Affairs Privileges, Suffrage and Elections |
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