James P. Buchanan

James Paul Buchanan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 10th district
In office
April 15, 1913 – February 22, 1937
Preceded by Albert S. Burleson
Succeeded by Lyndon B. Johnson
Personal details
Born (1867-04-30)April 30, 1867
Midway, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Died February 22, 1937(1937-02-22) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C.
Resting place Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham, Texas
Political party Democratic Party
Occupation Attorney

James Paul "Buck" 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. Following his death he was succeeded in a special election by the head of the National Youth Administration of Texas, Lyndon Baines Johnson who became the 36th President of the United States in 1963.

He was a member of the Miller group in Washington.[1]

Legacy

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.

References

  1. ↑ Caro, Robert A. (1982). The Path to Power. The Years of Lyndon Johnson. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. p. 271. ISBN 0394499735.

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Texas House of Representatives
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
United States House of Representatives
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


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