Chilton (Horace) Papers 1888-1923

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Chilton (Horace) Papers 1888-1923

Manuscript notebooks comprise theHorace Chilton Papers, 1888-1923, containing autobiographical and genealogicalinformation, opinions on political issues, character sketches of U. S. Senators,legal notes and citations, quotations from literature and speeches, briefmiscellaneous historical facts, anecdotes, and health tips.

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Chilton, Horace, 1853-1932

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Horace Chilton was a U.S. senator from Texas (1891-1892, 1895-1901). Donelson Caffery was a planter in St. Mary Parish, La., state senator for St. Mary Parish (1892-1894), and U.S. senator from Louisiana (1893-1901). From the description of Horace Chilton extract, circa 1901-1932. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 82161395 Horace Chilton (1853-1932) was born near Tyler, Texas. After studying law and being admitted to the Texas bar in 1872, Chilto...

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