Alexander W. Gregg

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Alexander W. Gregg (b. January 31, 1855-April 30, 1919) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives between 1903 and 1919.

[edit] Early life

Gregg was born in Centerville, Texas on January 31, 1855. As a child, he went to public school. He graduated from King College, Bristol, Tennessee, in 1874 and studied law at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville; he was admitted to the Texas bar in 1878 and commenced practice in Palestine, Texas.

[edit] Political career

Gregg served in the Texas Senate between 1886-1888. he ran for Texas's 7th congressional district, and held a seat there between 1903-1919. He served as Chairman of the Committee on War Claims (1916-1918). He did not run for re-election in 1918 and died a month after his term ended in Palestine, Texas, and is buried in East Hill Cemetery.

Preceded by
Robert L. Henry		 United States House of Representatives, Texas District 7
1903–1919		 Succeeded by
Clay Stone Briggs
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