Charles Henderson Yoakum
Full Name: Charles Henderson Yoakum
Date of birth: July 10, 1849
Date of death: January 1, 1909
Terms of Service top
Chamber |
District |
Dates of Service |
Legislatures |
Party |
City/County |
Note |
Counties in District |
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5
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Jan 10, 1893 - Sep 10, 1894
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23rd
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(3)
(4)
(5)
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Democrat
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Greenville / Hunt
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Collin, Hunt
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(1)
"The democratic executive committee...recommended Judge Sherrill of Hunt as such successor of Charles Yoakum, lately resigned," 9/23/1894, p. 4.
Galveston Daily News.
(2)
"The New Commission...Republicans at Austin: Argument to secure the nomination of Yoakum...", 8/25/1894, p. 4. "Yoakum stated to a News reporter this afternoon that he would resign his seat as representative of the Fifth senatorial district..."
Galveston Daily News.
(3)
"To fill a vacancy," 9/11/1894, p. 6 (dateline Sept. 10). "The resignation of C.H. Yoakum, state senator from the Fifth district, has been received by Governor Hogg..."
Galveston Daily News.
(4)
Yoakum resigned after session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5)
23rd Legislature - All 31 Senators are listed in Roll Call on First Day, 1/10/1893, p. 1; resolution by Sen. Cranford that the Senators shall now be divided by lot into two classes, 1/11/1893, p. 5; drew term of 4 years.
Senate Journal. January 10, 1893
January 11, 1893
Biographical Notes and Resources top
Biographical Sketches
Photographs
- Photograph.
C.H. Yoakum, 23rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
Committee Information top
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