Louis Curl Penry
Full Name: Louis Curl PenryDate of birth: October 1864
Date of death: November 5, 1935
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 123 | Jul 21, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 | 33rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) | Democrat | Canyon / Randall | Armstrong, Bailey, Castro, Deaf Smith, Hale, Lamb, Parmer, Randall, Smith, Swisher |
(1) "L.C. Penry of Plainview, a new member of the house, also is here." "Storm Brews at Capital as State Lawmakers Gather for Special Session of Legislature," 7/21/1913, p. 1. "L.C. Penry, successor to the late J.C. Hunt, from the Canyon City district . . . " "Second Inning of Legislative Game Opens at State Capital," 7/22/1913, pp. 1-2. Fort Worth Record.
(2) "Questions and Answers," 9/28/1913, p. 13, list of names of original members of the 33rd Legislature who died or resigned since their election, and names of successors. District 123 successor L.C. Penry, Plainview; District 125 successor Hilton R. Greer, Amarillo. Galveston Daily News.
(3) Oath of office administered, 7/21/1913, p. 2. No city/county listed. House Journal.
(4) Canyon, Randall County. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) L.C. Penry, sworn 7/21/1913, succeeded J.C. Hunt, died 3/22/1913. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) L.C. Penry of Plainview, Hale County, formerly district attorney at Plainview, lived in Waco for many years, special election on Tuesday, 5/6/1913. "Penry Announces for Legislature: Plainview Man Has Open Field in 123rd District," Amarillo Daily News, 4/13/1913, p. 1. "Election for Representative," Hereford Brand, 5/2/1913, p. 8. "Penry Elected," Hereford Brand, 5/16/1913, p. 4. "Extra Session of Legislature," Amarillo Daily News, 7/22/1913, p. 1. "Baylor Men in Legislature," Waco Morning News, 8/3/1913, p. 12. NewspaperARCHIVE.com.
(7) "L.C. Penry of Plainview is being urged to become a candidate for state senator . . . Senator W.A. Johnson of Memphis is serving his first term, and is a candidate for re-election." "May Run for Senate," 5/8/1914, p. 4. Wichita Daily Times.
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House District 123
Jul 21, 1913 - Jan 12, 1915 Legislatures: 33rd (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Canyon / Randall Counties in district: Armstrong, Bailey, Castro, Deaf Smith, Hale, Lamb, Parmer, Randall, Smith, Swisher |
(1) "L.C. Penry of Plainview, a new member of the house, also is here." "Storm Brews at Capital as State Lawmakers Gather for Special Session of Legislature," 7/21/1913, p. 1. "L.C. Penry, successor to the late J.C. Hunt, from the Canyon City district . . . " "Second Inning of Legislative Game Opens at State Capital," 7/22/1913, pp. 1-2. Fort Worth Record.
(2) "Questions and Answers," 9/28/1913, p. 13, list of names of original members of the 33rd Legislature who died or resigned since their election, and names of successors. District 123 successor L.C. Penry, Plainview; District 125 successor Hilton R. Greer, Amarillo. Galveston Daily News.
(3) Oath of office administered, 7/21/1913, p. 2. No city/county listed. House Journal.
(4) Canyon, Randall County. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(5) L.C. Penry, sworn 7/21/1913, succeeded J.C. Hunt, died 3/22/1913. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
(6) L.C. Penry of Plainview, Hale County, formerly district attorney at Plainview, lived in Waco for many years, special election on Tuesday, 5/6/1913. "Penry Announces for Legislature: Plainview Man Has Open Field in 123rd District," Amarillo Daily News, 4/13/1913, p. 1. "Election for Representative," Hereford Brand, 5/2/1913, p. 8. "Penry Elected," Hereford Brand, 5/16/1913, p. 4. "Extra Session of Legislature," Amarillo Daily News, 7/22/1913, p. 1. "Baylor Men in Legislature," Waco Morning News, 8/3/1913, p. 12. NewspaperARCHIVE.com.
(7) "L.C. Penry of Plainview is being urged to become a candidate for state senator . . . Senator W.A. Johnson of Memphis is serving his first term, and is a candidate for re-election." "May Run for Senate," 5/8/1914, p. 4. Wichita Daily Times.
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Other Resources
- Census of 1900 - Louis C. Penry, Waco, McLennan County, age 36, born October 1864 in Mississippi, lawyer, spouse Eva [Ena], daughters Allene and Lucile.
Census of 1910 - Louis C. Penry, Plainview, Hale County, age 44, born circa 1866 in Mississippi, lawyer - general practice, spouse Ema M., daughters Allen, Mildred P., and Dorothy. Census of 1930 - Louis C. Penry, Floydad, Floyd County, age 65, born circa 1865 in Mississippi, lawyer - general practice, spouse Ena.
Marriage to Ena Montgomery 10/25/1885 in McLennan County, Texas; death date 11/5/1935, age 71, in Los Angeles, California, spouse Ena Montgomery Penry, removal to Encino, New Mexico. FamilySearch. 1900 1910 1930 California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 Texas Marriages, 1837-1973 - Louis C. Penry (1864-1935), burial with Ena M. Penry (1868-1935) in Encino Cemetery, Encino, Torrance County, New Mexico. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, Louis Curl Penry, "Judge Penry Will Be Buried in Fort Worth," 11/7/1935, p. 17. Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- L.C. Penry ran for re-election as District Attorney against Reuben M. Ellerd in 1910. "L.C. Penry Announces," 1/20/1910, p. 1. "Announcements," For District Attorney 64th Judicial District, 3/31/1910, p. 4. Lubbock Avalanche.
- Louis Curl Penry, Obituary, "Former Panhandle Lawyer Dies in Los Angeles Nov. Fifth," Tulia Herald, 11/14/1935, p. 1, crediting Swisher County Library. "Judge Penry was at one time a Judge in Fort Worth and practice law in Plainview in the early 1900's, and in 1909 was a candidate for District Attorney in this district against the late Attorney Ellerd, who established the Tulia Herald here in 1909 . . . After this race Judge Penry left Plainview, but returned and practiced law there for sometime after 1923." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 33rd session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, west wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
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