Howard Bland Sr. (May 5, 1848 – March 9, 1933) was an American businessman and politician.
Howard Bland | |
|---|---|
 Bland in 1915 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| In office January 12, 1915 – January 9, 1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1848 Zanesville, Ohio, US |
| Died | March 9, 1933 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Colonel |
Biography
editBland 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
edit- ^ "Howard Bland, Sr. Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ a b "Howard Bland, Sr. Obituary". The Taylor Daily Press. 1933-03-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Col Howard Bland". The Taylor Daily Press. 1919-05-01. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Zella, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-08-09.