W.W. Dies

William Washington Dies

Full Name: William Washington Dies
Date of birth: October 10, 1866
Date of death: December 30, 1928

Terms of Service top

Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
H 36 Jan 10, 1899 - Jan 8, 1901 26th   Democrat Kountze / Hardin   Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Tyler
H 36 Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 25th   Democrat Kountze / Hardin   Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Tyler

Terms of Service top

House District 36
Jan 10, 1899 - Jan 8, 1901
Legislatures: 26th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Kountze / Hardin
Counties in district: Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Tyler
House District 36
Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899
Legislatures: 25th  
Party: Democrat
Home City/County: Kountze / Hardin
Counties in district: Chambers, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Tyler

Biographical Information top

Resolutions and Journal entries

  • 41st Legislature, 3rd C.S., 7/16/1929, p. 224. In Memory of W.W. Dies. Relatives: W.W. Dies and U.S. Congressman Martin Dies, Sr. - brothers; W.W. Dies - uncle, Martin Dies, Jr. - nephew. Resolutions - Memorial.

Biographical Sketches

Other Resources

  • William Washington Dies, birth date 10/10/1866 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana; death date 12/30/1928 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; attorney. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  • Wm. W. Dies (1866-1928), burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County. Find a Grave.
  • Obituary and photo, William Washington Dies, "Funeral Services for Judge W.W. Dies Will Be Held Today," 12/31/1928, p. 8. Houston Chronicle.

Photographs

  • Photograph. W.W. Dies, 26th Legislature, State Preservation Board
  • Photograph. W.W. Dies, 25th Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

Committee Information top

26th R.S. - 1899
Counties and County Boundaries (Chair) 
Education  
Irrigation  
Judicial Districts (Chair) 
Judiciary No. 1  
Public Lands and Land Office  
25th R.S. - 1897
Contingent Expenses  
Engrossed Bills (Chair) 
Judiciary No. 1  
Privileges and Elections  

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