Franklin P. Davis
Full Name: Franklin P. DavisDate of birth: March 23, 1875
Date of death: August 9, 1946
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 15 | Feb 26, 1918 - Jan 14, 1919 | 35th (1) (2) | Unknown | Houston / Harris | Harris |
(1) "House Fails to Act on Bill," 8/11/1917, p. 4. Dateline Austin, Tex., Aug. 10. "Representative Stanley Beard left tonight for Portsmouth, Va. where he is a lieutenant of marines. He vacates his seat in the Legislature. . ." Galveston Daily News.
(2) Franklin P. Davis, in special election 2/23/1918, sworn 2/26/1918, succeeded Stanley A. Beard, resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 15
Feb 26, 1918 - Jan 14, 1919 Legislatures: 35th (1) (2) Party: Unknown Home City/County: Houston / Harris Counties in district: Harris |
(1) "House Fails to Act on Bill," 8/11/1917, p. 4. Dateline Austin, Tex., Aug. 10. "Representative Stanley Beard left tonight for Portsmouth, Va. where he is a lieutenant of marines. He vacates his seat in the Legislature. . ." Galveston Daily News.
(2) Franklin P. Davis, in special election 2/23/1918, sworn 2/26/1918, succeeded Stanley A. Beard, resigned after 3rd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Other Resources
- "Franklin P. Davis Dies at Houston," 8/11/1946, p. 15. Former state representative from Harris County, died 8/9/1946. Abilene Reporter-News.
- "Funeral Rites for Ex-Solon," 8/12/1946, p. 2. Brownsville Herald.
- Franklin P. Davis, birth date 3/23/1875 in Tennessee, death date 8/9/1946 in Houston, burial in Forest Park Cemetery, Houston. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
Photographs
- Photograph. Franklin P. Davis, 35th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 35th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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35th R.S. - 1917
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