James Spillane
Full Name: James SpillaneDate of birth: December 22, 1861
Date of death: March 9, 1896
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 39 | Jan 8, 1895 - Mar 9, 1896 | 24th (1) (2) | Democrat | Galveston / Galveston | Galveston |
(1) James Spillane and lawyer Charles J. Stubbs, candidates for representative, discussed at democratic campaign committee meeting. "The Day in the City," Galveston Daily News, 10/25/1894, p. 8, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. "The candidates of the democratic party for the legislature, Charles J. Stubbs and James Spillane, will help Governor Culberson in straightening the finances of the state when the legislature convenes, in January, 1895." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(2) Nomination by county democratic convention to represent Galveston in the 24th Legislature. "A Lively Convention," Galveston Daily News, 9/20/1894, p. 8, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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House District 39
Jan 8, 1895 - Mar 9, 1896 Legislatures: 24th (1) (2) Party: Democrat Home City/County: Galveston / Galveston Counties in district: Galveston |
(1) James Spillane and lawyer Charles J. Stubbs, candidates for representative, discussed at democratic campaign committee meeting. "The Day in the City," Galveston Daily News, 10/25/1894, p. 8, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. "The candidates of the democratic party for the legislature, Charles J. Stubbs and James Spillane, will help Governor Culberson in straightening the finances of the state when the legislature convenes, in January, 1895." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(2) Nomination by county democratic convention to represent Galveston in the 24th Legislature. "A Lively Convention," Galveston Daily News, 9/20/1894, p. 8, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary and drawing, "Hon. James Spillane," "City Council Resolutions," Galveston Daily News, 3/10/1896, p. 8, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Obituary, "Hon. Jas. Spillane," Galveston Tribune, 3/9/1896, p. 4, crediting Rosenberg Library. "James Spillane, member of the state legislature and until recently purchasing agent of the city," born 12/22/1861 in New York, died 3/9/1896 in Galveston. "He was nominated on the Democratic ticket as one of the candidates for the legislature from this county, was elected and served his constituents well. He resigned his seat in the city council to go to the legislature." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Photographs
- Photograph. James Spillane, 24th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 24th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 24th session composite photo of House members by Hill (Texas State Library and Archives Commission). Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Committee Information top
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24th R.S. - 1895
Examination of Comptroller's and Treasurer's Accounts Finance Insurance, Statistics, and History (Chair) Internal Improvements Towns and City Corporations |
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