Travis Clack Henderson
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Travis Clack Henderson | |
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Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office January 13, 1903 – January 10, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Charles Allen Wheeler |
Succeeded by | A. P. Barrett |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
In office January 9, 1883 – January 13, 1903 | |
Preceded by | James S. Woods |
Succeeded by | Elvis Abner Calvin |
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Personal details | |
Born | Alabama, U.S. | June 24, 1836
Died | September 10, 1919 | (aged 83)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Martha Sue Thomas
(m. 1866; died 1885) |
Children | 7 |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | 32nd dismounted calvary |
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Battles/wars | United States Civil War |
Travis Clack Henderson (June 24, 1836 – September 10, 1919) was a Texas legislator and farmer who served as a Democrat in the Texas Senate and Texas House of Representatives.
Background
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Travis Clack Henderson was born on June 24, 1836, in Alabama to John Henry and Minerva Benard Henderson. He had 7 siblings. In 1857, he moved to Paris, Texas, and became a farmer. In 1866, he married Martha "Mattie" Sue Thomas in Lamar County, Texas, with whom he had 7 children. She died in 1885. Henderson died September 10, 1919. [1][2]
Henderson served in the United States Civil War as a captain and staff officer in the 32nd dismounted Texas calvary.[2]
Political career
[edit]Henderson served in the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate as a Democrat.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Details - Travis Clack Henderson - Atlas Number 5277013023 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.texas.gov. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 21 November 2021.