Buchanan, James Paul, 1867-1937
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Buchanan, James Paul, 1867-1937
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Born in South Carolina and brought to Washington County, Texas, as an infant, Buchanan earned a law degree from the University of Texas, was justice of the peace of Washington County from 1889 to 1892, prosecuting attorney from 1892 to 1899, and district attorney from 1899 to 1906. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1906 to 1913, when he was elected to the United States Congress, where he represented the 10th district of Texas until his death. He was chairman of the Appropriations Committee after 1933.
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