Howard Bland

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Howard Bland
File:Howard Bland.jpg
Bland in 1915
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 91st district
In office
January 12, 1915 – January 9, 1917
Personal details
BornMay 5, 1848
Zanesville, Ohio, US
DiedMarch 9, 1933(1933-03-09) (aged 84)
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
RankColonel

Howard Bland Sr. (May 5, 1848 – March 9, 1933) was an American businessman and politician.

Biography

Bland was born on May 5, 1848, in Zanesville, Ohio. He moved to Taylor, Texas in 1878 to work as a businessman. He also founded the Taylor Press.[1] In 1880, he returned to Zanesville to marry Augusta Schultz.[2] Bland served as a Democratic member of the 34th Texas Legislature from the 91st District. He served from January 12, 1915, to January 9, 1917.[3] In 1919, he was selected by William P. Hobby to represent Texas at the World's Cotton Fair.[4] Bland died on March 9, 1933.[2] Bland was also a settler of Zella, Texas, which was named for his daughter Zella.[5]

References

  1. "Howard Bland, Sr. Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Howard Bland, Sr. Obituary". The Taylor Daily Press. 1933-03-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  3. "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  4. "Col Howard Bland". The Taylor Daily Press. 1919-05-01. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  5. Association, Texas State Historical. "Zella, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-08-09.