Benjamin Tarver
Full Name: Benjamin E. TarverDate of birth: May 1, 1802
Date of death: April 22, 1879
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Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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H | 49 | Nov 5, 1855 - Feb 4, 1856 | 6th (1) | Brenham / Washington | Washington | ||
H | 39 | Nov 3, 1851 - Nov 7, 1853 | 4th | Brenham / Washington | Burleson, Washington | ||
H | 35 | Nov 5, 1849 - Jul 21, 1850 | 3rd (2) (3) | Brenham / Washington | Washington |
(1) James E. Shepard, sworn 7/12/1856, succeeded Benjamin E. Tarver, resigned after Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) James G. Sheppard succeeded Benjamin E. Tarver, resigned 7/21/1850, in 1st Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Roster of members elect of the 3rd Legislature, Matthewson, R.C., Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/29/1849, p. 6, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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House District 49
Nov 5, 1855 - Feb 4, 1856 Legislatures: 6th (1) Home City/County: Brenham / Washington Counties in district: Washington |
House District 39
Nov 3, 1851 - Nov 7, 1853 Legislatures: 4th Home City/County: Brenham / Washington Counties in district: Burleson, Washington |
House District 35
Nov 5, 1849 - Jul 21, 1850 Legislatures: 3rd (2) (3) Home City/County: Brenham / Washington Counties in district: Washington |
(1) James E. Shepard, sworn 7/12/1856, succeeded Benjamin E. Tarver, resigned after Regular Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(2) James G. Sheppard succeeded Benjamin E. Tarver, resigned 7/21/1850, in 1st Called Session. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(3) Roster of members elect of the 3rd Legislature, Matthewson, R.C., Texas State Gazette (Austin, Texas), 9/29/1849, p. 6, crediting Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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Biographical Sketches
- TARVER, BENJAMIN E. (1802-1879). Handbook of Texas Online.
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