James P. Buchanan
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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.
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
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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 |
| 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 |
Categories: Texas politician stubs | 1867 births | 1937 deaths | People from Orangeburg County, South Carolina | People from Washington County, Texas | University of Texas at Austin alumni | Texas lawyers | Members of the Texas House of Representatives | Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas
