John L. Wortham
Texas businessman and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Lee Wortham (July 18, 1862 ā November 4, 1924)[1] was a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in 1911, and Secretary of State of Texas in 1913. Wortham was born in Woodland, Freestone County, Texas.[1] With his son Gus Wortham, he started the John L. Wortham and Son insurance agency.[2][3] He died in Houston.
Quick Facts Texas Secretary of State, Governor ...
John L. Wortham | |
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Texas Secretary of State | |
In office January 1913 ā June 1913 | |
Governor | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
Preceded by | J. T. Bowman |
Succeeded by | Ferdinand C. Weinert |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-02-22)February 22, 1862 Freestone County, Texas |
Died | November 4, 1924(1924-11-04) (aged 62) |
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