George Butler Terrell (December 5, 1862 – April 18, 1947) was a U.S. Representative from Texas.
George Butler Terrell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Seat inactive |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1862 Alto, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1947 (aged 84) Alto, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old Palestine Cemetery, Alto, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editTerrell was born in Alto, Texas on December 5, 1862, the son of Sam Houston Terrell and Julia (Butler) Terrell.[1] He was the grandson of George Whitfield Terrell.[1] Terrell attended the public schools, Sam Houston Teachers' College in Huntsville, Texas, and Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Terrell became a teacher and taught school in Cherokee County, Texas from 1886 to 1903.[1]
In 1897 and 1902, Terrell served as a member of the state teachers' examining board.[1] In 1903, he was a member of the state textbook commission.[1] In 1903, Terrell began farming and stock raising near Alto.[1] A Democrat, he served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1893 to 1903 and again from 1907 to 1913 and 1917 to 1921.[1]
Terrell was elected the state Commissioner of Agriculture in 1920, and he served until 1931.[1] From 1931 to 1931 he served again in the state House of Representatives.[1]
In 1932, Terrell was elected to an at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives.[1] He served one term, March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1935.[1] He did not run for reelection in 1934.[1]
After leaving Congress, Terrell returned to his farm in Alto, where he resided in Alto until his death on April 18, 1947.[1] He was interred at Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto.[1]
Family
editIn 1896, Terrell married Allie Minchum Turney.[1] They were the parents of six children.[1]
References
editSources
edit- United States Congress. "George B. Terrell (id: T000129)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress