James P. Buchanan
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| James Paul Buchanan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 10th district |
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| In office April 15, 1913 – February 22, 1937 |
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| Preceded by | Albert S. Burleson |
| Succeeded by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
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| Born | April 30, 1867 Midway, Orangeburg County, South Carolina |
| Died | February 22, 1937 (aged 69) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Attorney |
James Paul Buchanan (30 April 1867 – 22 February 1937) served as U.S. Representative from the 10th district of Texas from 1913 until his death on 22 February 1937. He was the chair of the Appropriations committee from 1933 on.
[edit] Legacy
Buchanan Dam and the lake it forms, Lake Buchanan, are named in his honor. Both are located about 12 miles (19 km) west of Burnet, Texas.
[edit] External links
- James Paul Buchanan from the Handbook of Texas Online
- A Guide to the James Paul Buchanan Papers, 1896-1954
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Schlosshan |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 47 (Brenham) 1909–1911 |
Succeeded by T. G. Collins |
| Preceded by Joe Coffey |
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 69 (Brenham) 1911–1913 |
Succeeded by Sam D. W. Low |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Albert S. Burleson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 10th congressional district 1913-1937 |
Succeeded by Lyndon B. Johnson |
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