Burke William Mathes
Full Name: Burke William MathesDate of birth: July 15, 1896
Date of death: October 1, 1977
Terms of Service
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 120 | Jan 9, 1923 - Jan 13, 1925 | 38th | Democrat | Plainview / Hale | Bailey, Briscoe, Castro, Floyd, Hale, Lamb, Parmer | |
| H | 123 | Jan 11, 1921 - Jan 9, 1923 | 37th | Democrat | Plainview / Hale | Armstrong, Bailey, Castro, Deaf Smith, Hale, Lamb, Parmer, Randall, Swisher |
Terms of Service
- Legislatures:
- 38th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Plainview / Hale
- Counties in district:
- Bailey, Briscoe, Castro, Floyd, Hale, Lamb, Parmer
- Legislatures:
- 37th
- Party:
- Democrat
- Home City/County:
- Plainview / Hale
- Counties in district:
- Armstrong, Bailey, Castro, Deaf Smith, Hale, Lamb, Parmer, Randall, Swisher
Biographical Information
- MATHES, BURKE WILLIAM (1896-1977). Handbook of Texas Online.
- United States Army, Private 1st Class, World War I, School of Military Aeronautics, enlistment date 8/15/1917 in ERC, Austin; honorable discharge 10/4/1917. Burke W. Mathes, residence in Plainview, Hale County, Texas; born in Breckinridge, Texas; 21 1/12 years. FamilySearch Texas World War I Records, 1917-1920 (Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin).
- United States Navy, Ensign, World War I; appointment date 5/28/1918. Burke W. Mathes, birth date 7/15/1896 in Breckinridge, Texas; permanent address Plainview, Texas. FamilySearch Texas World War I Records, 1917-1920 (Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin).
- United States Navy, Landsman for Machinist Mate Aviation and Class Aviation Chief Quartermaster Aviation, World War I; enlistment date 10/19/1917 at Recruiting Station, Dallas, Texas; discharge date 6/19/1918. Burke W. Mathes, Plainview, Hale County, age at entrance 21 yrs. 3 mos. FamilySearch Texas World War I Records, 1917-1920 (Texas Military Forces Museum, Austin).
- United States Naval Reserve Force (USNRF), Ensign. Burke W. Mathes, Plainview, birth date 7/15/1896. FamilySearch United States Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, 1985.
- Burke Mathes, birth date 7/15/1896 in Texas; death date 10/1/1977 in Los Angeles, California. FamilySearch. California, Death Index, 1940-1997
- Burke Mathes (1897-1977), burial in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, with spouse Fay Mathes. Find a Grave.
- Candidate announcement and biographical sketch, "Burke Mathes of Plainview for State Representative," The Tulia Herald, 7/7/1922, p. 1, crediting Swisher County Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Photograph. B.W. Mathes, 38th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Burke W. Mathes, 37th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- 37th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 38th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, south wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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