William H. Bledsoe

William Harrison Bledsoe (December 23, 1869 – March 30, 1936), was a Texas attorney who served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. During the latter service, he helped enact legislation creating Texas Tech University.[1][2]

William Harrison Bledsoe
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 122nd district
In office October 9, 1915 – July 17, 1919
Preceded by	Don H. Biggers
Succeeded by	Roy Alvin Baldwin
Member of the Texas Senate from the 29th district
In office July 17, 1919 – January 13, 1925
Preceded by	William S. Bell
Succeeded by	Benjamin Franklin Berkeley
Member of the Texas Senate from the 30th district
In office July 13, 1925 – January 8, 1929
Preceded by	Robert A. Stuart
Succeeded by	Pink L. Parrish
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate
In office 1925–1927
Preceded by	Alvin J. Wirtz
Succeeded by	James G. Strong
Personal details
Born	December 23, 1869 Cleburne, Cleburne County, Texas, U.S.
Died	March 30, 1936 (aged 66)
Resting place	Lubbock City Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Married (name of spouse missing)
Parents	Willis Scott and Susan Frances Harrison Bledsoe
Residence	Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Texas Self-educated in the law
Occupation	Lawyer; businessman

References

1. "W. S. Bledsoe". Texas Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
2. "W. H. Bledsoe". Texas Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 30, 2015.