History of Linden, (Cass County) Texas United States of America

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A Biography of Robert Lee Henry

Robert Lee Henry, representative, was born in Linden, Texas, May 12, 1864; son of Capt. Francis Marion and Mary E. (Taylor) Henry, and grandson of Henry Henry, of Tennessee. He removed to Bowie county in 1878, and was graduated from the University of Texas, M.A., with valedictorian Honors in 1885. He was admitted to the bar in 1886, began practice, and was graduated in law from the University of Texas in 1887. He was mayor of Texarkana in 1890, resigning to become first office assistant attorney-general. He was appointed assistant attorney-general in 1893 and held the position until January, 1895, when he removed to Waco. He was chairman of the Democratic executive committee of Bowie county for several years. He was a representative from Texas in the 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th congresses, 1897-1905.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor