Leonidas Jefferson Storey | |
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| 13th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 18, 1881 – January 16, 1883 | |
| Governor | Oran Milo Roberts |
| Preceded by | Joseph D. Sayers |
| Succeeded by | Francis Marion Martin |
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office November 21, 1894 – March 28, 1909[1] | |
| Governor | Jim Hogg Charles A. Culberson Joseph D. Sayers S. W. T. Lanham Thomas Mitchell Campbell |
| Preceded by | William P. McLean |
| Succeeded by | William D. Williams |
| Member of theTexas Senate from the31st district | |
| In office April 18, 1876 – January 11, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | District Inactive |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Burges |
| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the27th district | |
| In office January 14, 1873 – April 18, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Anderson J. Dorris |
| Succeeded by | George U. Mead Philip Edward Peers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1834-10-06)October 6, 1834 |
| Died | March 28, 1909(1909-03-28) (aged 74) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 10 |
| Alma mater | Austin College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederacy |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  First lieutenant |
| Unit | Company B,26th Texas Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
Leonidas Jefferson Storey (October 6, 1834 – March 28, 1909) was an American politician and military officer who served as the 13thlieutenant governor of Texas from 1881 to 1883. A member of theDemocratic Party, he served in both houses of theTexas Legislature from 1873 to 1881.[2]
Leonidas Jefferson Storey was born on October 6, 1834, to John Thompson and Lucy (née McLester) Storey inChattooga County, Georgia, nearSummerville. Margaret (née Thompson) and Edward Storey, both of old families ofVirginia, were his paternal grandparents. His mother's parents, John and Araminta McLester, were ofNorth Carolina. John T. and Edward Storey both fought in theWar of 1812–1815, serving in the same regiment when the former was seventeen years of age. His father later moved from North Carolina toJackson County, Georgia, in 1818, later participating in theremoval of the Cherokee from Georgia in 1833. John Thompson Storey served many years in theGeorgia Legislature and was a member of theWhig party. In 1845, the family moved toGonzales, Texas, and two years later, toLockhart.
Leonidas Jefferson Storey attendedAustin College under Rev.Daniel Baker for one term, which he passed. He returned home due to sickness, and later began toread law in Lockhart in 1858, under Rogan and Whitis.[3] He married Lucinda J. Ellison a year later and they would go on to have ten children together.[4]
Before theCivil War, Storey earnestly opposed and canvassed againstsecession.[3] After secession he fought in the26th Texas Cavalry Regiment.[4][5] He rose from the rank ofsecond lieutenant tofirst lieutenant of B Company.[3]
From January 14, 1873, to April 18, 1876, Storey represented the27th district, which included the county ofCaldwell, in theTexas House of Representatives. After his tenure in the house, he was a member of theTexas Senate from 1876 to 1881, representingDistrict 31.[4][6]
In 1880, Storey was elected as the 13th lieutenant governor of Texas. He served in the office from January 18, 1881, to January 16, 1883, before leaving after a single term.[2] Governor Jim Hogg appointed Storey to theRailroad Commission of Texas in 1892, eventually becoming chairman on January 20, 1903. He held the position until his death on March 28, 1909, at the age of 74.[4]
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in thepublic domain.Leonidas Jefferson Storey atFind a Grave
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theTexas House of Representatives fromDistrict 27 (Lockhart) 1873–1876 | Succeeded by |
| Texas Senate | ||
| Preceded by District Inactive | Member of theTexas Senate fromDistrict 31 (Lockhart) 1876–1881 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | 13thLieutenant Governor of Texas 1881–1883 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of theRailroad Commission of Texas 1894–1909 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Chairman of theRailroad Commission of Texas 1903–1909 | Succeeded by |
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