William Edgar Neeley
Full Name: William Edgar NeeleyOther surnames: Nealey
Date of birth: June 10, 1878
Date of death: June 16, 1930
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 21 | Jan 9, 1917 - Dec 8, 1917 | 35th (1) | Democrat | Anderson / Grimes | Grimes, Montgomery | |
| H | 21 | Jan 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 | 34th | Democrat | Anderson / Grimes | Grimes, Montgomery | |
| H | 21 | Jan 14, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 | 33rd | Democrat | Anderson / Grimes | Grimes, Montgomery |
(1) Howard Bennette, in special election 2/15/1918, sworn 2/26/1918, succeeded William E. Neeley, resigned 12/8/1917. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 21
Jan 9, 1917 - Dec 8, 1917 Legislatures: 35th (1) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Anderson / Grimes Counties in district: Grimes, Montgomery |
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House District 21
Jan 12, 1915 - Jan 9, 1917 Legislatures: 34th Party: Democrat Home City/County: Anderson / Grimes Counties in district: Grimes, Montgomery |
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House District 21
Jan 14, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 Legislatures: 33rd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Anderson / Grimes Counties in district: Grimes, Montgomery |
(1) Howard Bennette, in special election 2/15/1918, sworn 2/26/1918, succeeded William E. Neeley, resigned 12/8/1917. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Other Resources
- Obituary, "County Attorney Neeley Is Dead; Funeral Tuesday," 6/16/1930, pp. 1, 5. William Edgar Neeley, birth date 6/19/1878, death date 6/16/1930, died in office while Brazos County Attorney. "He was elected to the legislature from Grimes County in 1912 and held that office for two terms. While in the legislature, Mr. Neely introduced a bill compelling railroads to vacate road crossings." Bryan Eagle.
- Listed in "Men who have represented Grimes County in the House of Representatives/State Senate, 1846-1931," pp. 205-209. Includes Date, Legislatures, District, and Source of Data. Early History of Grimes County, 1930.
- William Edgar Neeley, birth date 6/10/1878 in Iola, Texas; death date 10/16/1930 in Bryan, Brazos County; lawyer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- William Edgar Neeley (1878-1930), burial in Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos County. Find a Grave.
- Occupation and religious affiliation, 34th Legislature. "Occupations of Members of Legislative House," 3/14/1915, p. 4. Galveston Daily News.
Photographs
- Photograph. W.E. Neeley, 35th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. W.E. Neeley, 34th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. W.E. Neeley, 33rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 33rd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 34th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 35th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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