James H. Stewart (September 5, 1859 – November 24, 1922) was a teacher and Republican politician. He was born in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, September 5, 1859 (1857, according to some sources). He moved to Falls County, Texas, in 1869, and then moved to Hearne, Texas, about 10 years later. He was educated at Prairie View State Normal School, later Prairie View A&M University. Stewart was one of the first teachers that graduated from the school.[1] He was elected to the 19th Texas Legislature, representing the 48th District, Robertson County, and served one term.[2]

James H. Stewart
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 13, 1885 – January 11, 1887
Preceded byPhilip Edward Peers
Succeeded byMartin Van Buren Garner
Personal details
BornSeptember 5, 1859
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 1922(1922-11-24) (aged 63)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materPrairie View State Normal School

References

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  1. ^ Loughery, E. H. (1885). "Biographical Sketches of Members of the 19th Legislature" (PDF). Personnel of the Texas State Government for 1885; Containing Biographical Sketches of the Governor, Heads of Departments and Members and Officers of the 19th Legislature. L. E. Daniell. p. 50. Retrieved October 23, 2023 – via Texas Legislative Library.
  2. ^ "James H. Stewart". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Texas Legislative Reference Library.
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Political offices
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 48 (Calvert)

1885–1887
Succeeded by