Teagarden, William B., 1854-1933

William B. Teagarden (1854-1933) was a railroad lawyer. Born in Rusk, Texas, he was the fourth child of Oswin (1812-ca. 1887) and Hettie (Baker) Teagarden. He began working in law offices at the age of fourteen, and eventually gained admittance to the bar and began a general practice. In 1875, Teagarden started specializing in railroad law. He represented numerous railroad agencies, including the International and Great Northern Railroad. In 1905 he moved to San Antonio, where he practiced until his death. As a former member of the old Third Congressional District and friend of Gov. James Hogg, Teagarden had an avid involvement in the Democratic Party and was a researcher into Texas political history.

William Teagarden and Frances Walton (1859-1924) married on October 15, 1879. They had four children: Hellen, the wife of Elliott S. Sanders; Bruce Walton, a 1907 UT Law School graduate who practiced with his father; Lucile; and Mai Dai, the wife of James T. George.

Sources:

William B. Teagarden vertical file, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, the University of Texas at Austin.

From the guide to the Teagarden, William B. Papers 1942; 66-033., 1888-1942, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

William B. Teagarden (1854-1933) was a railroad lawyer. Born in Rusk, Texas, he was the fourth child of Oswin (1812-ca. 1887) and Hettie (Baker) Teagarden.

He began working in law offices at the age of fourteen, and eventually gained admittance to the bar and began a general practice. In 1875, Teagarden started specializing in railroad law. He represented numerous railroad agencies, including the International and Great Northern Railroad. In 1905 he moved to San Antonio, where he practiced until his death. As a former member of the old Third Congressional District and friend of Gov. James Hogg, Teagarden had an avid involvement in the Democratic Party and was a researcher into Texas political history.

William Teagarden and Frances Walton (1859-1924) married on October 15, 1879. They had four children: Hellen, the wife of Elliott S. Sanders; Bruce Walton, a 1907 UT Law School graduate who practiced with his father; Lucile; and Mai Dai, the wife of James T. George.

Sources:

William B. Teagarden vertical file, the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, the University of Texas at Austin.

From the description of Teagarden, William B., Papers, 1888-1942 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 776623786