Rufus Hardy (December 16, 1855 – March 13, 1943) was a United States representative of the Democratic Party from the state of Texas.
Rufus Hardy | |
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| United States Congressman Texas 6th Congressional District | |
| In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Field |
| Succeeded by | Luther Alexander Johnson |
| District Judge Texas 13th Judicial District | |
| In office 1888–1896 | |
| District Attorney Texas 13th Judicial District | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| County Attorney Navarro County | |
| In office 1880–1884 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1855 Monroe County, Mississippi, US |
| Died | March 13, 1943 (aged 87) Corsicana, Texas, US |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Felicia E. Peck |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence | Corsicana, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia Somerville Institute, Mississippi |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early years
editHardy was born Monroe County, Mississippi, to George Washington and Pauline J. (Whittaker) Hardy. The family moved to Millican, Texas, in 1861.[1]
Hardy enrolled at Somerville Institute in Noxubee County, Mississippi, in 1871, and received his L.L.B. from the University of Georgia in 1875. In 1876, he opened his law practice in Navasota, Texas, and moved to Corsicana, Texas, in 1878.
Career in public service
editFrom 1880 to 1884 he served as a prosecuting attorney of Navarro County, Texas. He served as District Attorney for the Texas 13th Judicial District 1884–1888, and as District Judge of the same district 1888–1896.[2] Hardy was represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives 1907–1923. Upon retirement from Congress, Hardy returned to private practice in Corsicana.[3]
Personal life
editIn 1881, Hardy was married to Felicia E. Peck.
Fraternal memberships
editBibliography
edit- Hardy, Rufus (1887). Address delivered at the united prohibition and anti-prohibition picnic at Belle Point, Texas, Saturday, June 18, 1887. Corsicana Daily Courier Print.
- Hardy, Rufus (1908). On motion to strike out Section 23 of Criminal Code,: Which makes it a crime for any officer to fail to select a juror because of race, color, or previous ... January 13, and January 7, 1908.
- Hardy, Rufus (1908). Safety of Bank Deposits.
References
edit- ^ Robinson, Chandler A: Rufus Hardy from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 26 June 2010. Texas State Historical Association
- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "Rufus Hardy-The Political Graveyard". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
- ^ Guttery, Ben R (2008). Representing Texas: A Comprehensive History of U.S. and Confederate Senators and Representatives from Texas. BookSurge Publishing. pp. 77–78. ISBN 978-1-4196-7884-4.
External links
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Media related to Rufus Hardy (representative) at Wikimedia Commons
- United States Congress. "Rufus Hardy (id: H000198)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.