David Browning Culberson
Full Name: David Browning CulbersonDate of birth: September 29, 1830
Date of death: May 7, 1900
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| S | 7 | Jan 13, 1874 - Mar 3, 1875 | 14th (1) (2) (3) | Democrat | Jefferson / Marion | Bowie, Cass, Marion | |
| H | 20 | Oct 17, 1864 - Aug 6, 1866 | 10th (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) | Atlanta / Davis (Cass) | Bowie, Titus, Davis (Cass) | ||
| H | 16 | Nov 7, 1859 - Feb 11, 1861 | 8th (9) | Gilmer / Upshur | Upshur |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Ordinance adopted by Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas, 1875. Remained in effect from its passage until first reapportionment after 1880 Census. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) Culberson resigned 3/3/1875. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 14th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll call of Senators elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1874, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(4) Dates of service in 10th Legislature unknown; oath not listed in journals of 10th Legislature, Regular, 1st, or 2nd Called Sessions. "In the winter of 1864 he was elected to the legislature from Cass, Titus, and Bowie counties and resigned his military position to accept." Handbook of Texas Online.
(5) Davis County existed under the Davis name between 1861 and 1871. It was originally named Cass County, for Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan. In 1861 the county was renamed in honor of Jefferson Davis. In 1871, reflecting the sentiments of the Reconstruction period, the name was changed back to Cass County. Handbook of Texas Online.
(6) David B. Culberson succeeded Napoleon B. Patton in 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(7) "During this year [1864] he was elected to the legislature again, and served till the close of the war, when he was nominated for Congress." Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Representative Men of Texas, 22nd Legislature, 1892.
(8) Notice of Colonel D.B. Culberson's resignation as Adjutant General and Inspector General, Executive Messages to the Senate of the Tenth Legislature, Second Called Session, 11/1/1864, p. 111. Senate Journal.
(9) William H. Harrison, sworn 3/20/1861, succeeded David B. Culberson, resigned 2/11/1861. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Senate District 7
Jan 13, 1874 - Mar 3, 1875 Legislatures: 14th (1) (2) (3) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Jefferson / Marion Counties in district: Bowie, Cass, Marion |
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House District 20
Oct 17, 1864 - Aug 6, 1866 Legislatures: 10th (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Home City/County: Atlanta / Davis (Cass) Counties in district: Bowie, Titus, Davis (Cass) |
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House District 16
Nov 7, 1859 - Feb 11, 1861 Legislatures: 8th (9) Home City/County: Gilmer / Upshur Counties in district: Upshur |
(1) Entire Senate went up for reelection due to Senatorial redistricting. Ordinance adopted by Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas, 1875. Remained in effect from its passage until first reapportionment after 1880 Census. University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History. Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) Culberson resigned 3/3/1875. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) 14th Legislature, Regular Session - Roll call of Senators elect, oath of office administered, 1/13/1874, p. 1. Senate Journal.
(4) Dates of service in 10th Legislature unknown; oath not listed in journals of 10th Legislature, Regular, 1st, or 2nd Called Sessions. "In the winter of 1864 he was elected to the legislature from Cass, Titus, and Bowie counties and resigned his military position to accept." Handbook of Texas Online.
(5) Davis County existed under the Davis name between 1861 and 1871. It was originally named Cass County, for Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan. In 1861 the county was renamed in honor of Jefferson Davis. In 1871, reflecting the sentiments of the Reconstruction period, the name was changed back to Cass County. Handbook of Texas Online.
(6) David B. Culberson succeeded Napoleon B. Patton in 2nd Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(7) "During this year [1864] he was elected to the legislature again, and served till the close of the war, when he was nominated for Congress." Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Representative Men of Texas, 22nd Legislature, 1892.
(8) Notice of Colonel D.B. Culberson's resignation as Adjutant General and Inspector General, Executive Messages to the Senate of the Tenth Legislature, Second Called Session, 11/1/1864, p. 111. Senate Journal.
(9) William H. Harrison, sworn 3/20/1861, succeeded David B. Culberson, resigned 2/11/1861. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- CULBERSON, David Browning (1830-1900). Representative, TX. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.
- CULBERSON, DAVID BROWNING (1830-1900). Handbook of Texas Online.
- Portrait and biographical sketch, David B. Culberson, pp. 133-135. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Distinguished Texans, 21st Legislature, 1889.
- Portrait and biographical sketch, David B. Culberson, Representative, Fourth Congressional District, pp. 174-176. Personnel of the Texas State Government with Sketches of Representative Men of Texas, 22nd Legislature, 1892.
- David Browning Culberson. Marion County Biographies. RootsWeb.com Internet genealogical service.
Military Service Notes
- Biographical sketch, pp. 73-74. Texans Who Wore the Gray, 1907.
- David Browning Culberson. Texas Burial Sites of Civil War Notables: A Biographical and Pictorial Field Guide, 2002.
- Confederate States Army, Colonel, 18th Texas Infantry; State Adjutant General. Biographical sketch and portrait, pp. 21, 108, Plate No. 68. Texas in the War, 1861-1865, 1965.
Other Resources
- David B. Culberson, birth date 9/29/1830, death date 5/7/1900, portrait, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Jefferson, Marion County. Find a Grave.
- Portrait. Texas Album of the Eighth Legislature, 1860.
Photographs
- Photograph. D.B. Culberson, 14th Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. D. Culberson, 8th Legislature, Texas Album of the Eighth Legislature
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 14th session composite photo of Senate and House members (Ground floor elevator vestibule, east wall. GW.V3). State Preservation Board.
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