(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

YOAKUM, Charles Henderson (1849-1909). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress 1774-Present.
YOAKUM, CHARLES HENDERSON (1849-1909). Handbook of Texas Online.
Obituary, "Yoakum's Death Brings Sorrow," 1/2/1909, p. 8. San Antonio Light.

Photographs

Photograph. C.H. Yoakum, 23rd Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

23rd session composite photo of Senate members (Senate chamber gallery, west wall. 3E.5). State Preservation Board.

Committee Information top

23rd R.S. - 1893
Agricultural Affairs
Engrossed Bills
Federal Relations
Finance
General Land Office, Joint Committee to investigate the (Chair)
Internal Improvements
Judiciary No. 1
Judiciary No. 2
Public Debt
Public Lands (Chair)
Roads and Bridges
State Reformatory, Joint Committee on

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