Fred Hawthorne Minor

Fred Hawthorne Minor (December 11, 1888 – April 24, 1976) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, including a term as Speaker of the House.

Early life and education Minor was born on December 11, 1888, near Lewisville, Texas, the son of John Rufus Minor and Elizabeth Matilda (née Boyd) Minor. Educated at local schools, he studied at the University of North Texas and earned a teaching certificate. North Texas later named him a distinguished alumnus.

For the four years that followed, Minor taught at an elementary school. He then studied at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, graduating as valedictorian in 1916, with a Bachelor of Laws. being unanimously elected after Wingate S. Barron left office due to illness.

From 1917 until his death, Minor practiced law in Denton. He was a member of the Texas Judicial Council for two years. with whom he had one child. He was a member of the Freemasons, Kiwanis, and the Knights of Pythias. He died on April 24, 1976, aged 87, in Denton, and was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, in Denton.