David Jeff Brookreson
Full Name: David Jeff BrookresonDate of birth: March 29, 1875
Date of death: July 18, 1961
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 104 | Jan 12, 1909 - Nov 5, 1909 | 31st (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Benjamin / Knox | Archer, Baylor, Haskell, Knox, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Young |
(1) Democrat, resigned 11/25/1909; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1910.
(2) R.B. Humphrey, sworn 7/26/1910, succeeded D.J. Brookreson, resigned 11/5/1909. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) "Hon. D.J. Brookreson of Knox Co. has tendered to the governor his resignation as a legislator from the 104th representative district, to become effective at once." "Capital City Letter, Austin, Tex., Nov. 29, 1909," Albany News, 12/3/1909, p. 3, crediting The Old Jail Art Center. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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House District 104
Jan 12, 1909 - Nov 5, 1909 Legislatures: 31st (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Benjamin / Knox Counties in district: Archer, Baylor, Haskell, Knox, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Young |
(1) Democrat, resigned 11/25/1909; roster of members of the 31st Legislature with biographical and party information. "Year Book 1909," Number 13, May-June 1910, pp. 408-415. Bulletin (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1910.
(2) R.B. Humphrey, sworn 7/26/1910, succeeded D.J. Brookreson, resigned 11/5/1909. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) "Hon. D.J. Brookreson of Knox Co. has tendered to the governor his resignation as a legislator from the 104th representative district, to become effective at once." "Capital City Letter, Austin, Tex., Nov. 29, 1909," Albany News, 12/3/1909, p. 3, crediting The Old Jail Art Center. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Memorial, April 1962, p. 340. Texas Bar Journal.
Other Resources
- D.J. Brookreson, birth date 3/29/1875, death date 7/18/1961, burial in Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, Baylor County. Includes obituary. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. D.J. Brookreson, 31st Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 31st session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, north wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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