George Herder
Full Name: George Herder, Sr.Date of birth: February 16, 1863
Date of death: March 29, 1934
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 71 | Jan 14, 1913 - Apr 8, 1914 | 33rd (1) (2) (3) (4) | Democrat | Weimar / Colorado | Austin, Colorado | |
| H | 50 | Jan 10, 1911 - Jan 14, 1913 | 32nd | Democrat | Weimar / Colorado | Colorado |
(1) District 50 comprised of Wise county; District 71 comprised of Austin and Colorado counties, pp. 41-42, Acts 1911, 32nd Legislature, 1st C.S., ch. 10, Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) District 71 represented by Geo. Herder, p. 5. House Journal.
(3) Herder resigned 4/8/1914. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) District 50 represented by George Herder, p. 853. Texas Legislative Manual.
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House District 71
Jan 14, 1913 - Apr 8, 1914 Legislatures: 33rd (1) (2) (3) (4) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Weimar / Colorado Counties in district: Austin, Colorado |
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House District 50
Jan 10, 1911 - Jan 14, 1913 Legislatures: 32nd Party: Democrat Home City/County: Weimar / Colorado Counties in district: Colorado |
(1) District 50 comprised of Wise county; District 71 comprised of Austin and Colorado counties, pp. 41-42, Acts 1911, 32nd Legislature, 1st C.S., ch. 10, Apportionment Laws of Texas, 1836-1950, 1950.
(2) District 71 represented by Geo. Herder, p. 5. House Journal.
(3) Herder resigned 4/8/1914. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(4) District 50 represented by George Herder, p. 853. Texas Legislative Manual.
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Resolutions and Journal entries
- 44th Legislature, R.S., 2/4/1935, p. 276. Resolutions - Memorial.
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary, "Death Claims Prominent Man: George Herder One of South Texas' Foremost Figures Passes Away," The Daily Tribune (Bay City, Texas), 3/30/1934, p. 1, crediting Matagorda County Museum & Bay City Public Library.
"Beautiful Tribute to a Fine Man: George Herder's Death Causes Sorrow to Wide Circle," written by Bruce McCarthy, editor of the Eagle Lake Headlight, printed in The Daily Tribune (Bay City, Texas), 4/2/1934, pp. 1, 4, crediting Matagorda County Museum & Bay City Public Library. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries). April 2, 1934 March 30, 1934
Other Resources
- George Herder, Sr., birth date 2/16/1863 in High Hill, Texas, death date 3/29/1934 in Houston, Harris County, residence in Eagle Lake. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
- George Herder, Sr. (1863-1934), burial in Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado County. Includes reprint of obituary in Colorado County Citizen, 4/5/1934. Find a Grave.
Photographs
- Photograph. George Herder, 33rd Legislature, State Preservation Board
- Photograph. Geo. Herder, 32nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 32nd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 33rd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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