Edwin L. Agnew (December 4, 1855—February 16, 1919) was a Texas politician and lawyer who served in the Texas Senate representing district 3 and the Texas House of Representatives for the 22nd district. At the time, both districts were composed of Fannin and Lamar County
Edwin L. Agnew | |
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| Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 10, 1893 – October 21, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | William Henry Pope |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Ross |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 13, 1891 – January 10, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Henry Hayes |
| Succeeded by | Jonathon Davenport Rudd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 4, 1855 Fannin County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1919 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Belle Evans (m. 1880) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Carlton College Trinity University, Tehuacana[a] |
| Occupation |
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Early life and career edit
Edwin L. Agnew was born on December 4, 1855, in Fannin County, Texas to Allen and Permelia (née Smith) Agnew. His father, a planter by trade, is a native of South Carolina and his mother is from Mississippi. He was the sixth of seven children. Agnew was educated at Carlton College in Bonham, Texas, and graduated from the law department of Trinity University at Tehuacana in 1887 (Trinity University no longer has a campus in Tehuacana). Agnew had a successful law practice in Bonham.[1][2]
In 1878, Agnew was elected to be a magistrate for a six-year term. He was mayor of Bonham, having been elected in 1886 and re-elected in 1887.[1][2]
Texas legislature edit
Agnew was a Democrat.[3] He represented district 22 of the Texas House of Representatives during the twenty-second Texas legislature. His predecessor was Thomas Henry Hayes and he took office on January 13, 1891, serving until January 10, 1893, when he was succeeded by Jonathon Davenport Rudd.[3][4]
During the twenty-third and twenty-fourth Texas legislature, Agnew represented district 3 of the Texas Senate. He took office on January 10, 1993,[3] succeeding William Henry Pope.[4] Agnew resigned on October 21, 1896, and was succeeded by Robert L. Ross.[3][4]
Both the 22nd House district and the 3rd Senate district were composed of Fannin County and Lamar County at the time.
Personal life edit
Throughout his life, Agnew lived in the Fannin County.[1][2] In 1880, he married Belle Evans, the daughter of W. A. Evans. The couple had one child, Ilene, together. Agnew was a member of Knights of Honor, and was an active member of a Christian church with his wife.[1] Agnew had a good reputation and was well liked.[2][1]
After struggling with a two-year-long illness, Agnew died on the morning of February 16, 1919 at the age of 63.[2][5]
Notes edit
- ^ Trinity University no longer has a branch in Tehuacana.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas" (PDF). F. A. BATTEY & COMPANY. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Lowry, J. H. (21 February 1919). "Honey Grove Signal (Honey Grove, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, February 21, 1919". The Portal to Texas History. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Texas Legislators: Past & Present". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 1 August 2023.