John Threadgill

John Threadgill (September 28, 1847 – May 14, 1915) was an American politician, physician and banker. Born in North Carolina, he served in the Confederate States Army and practiced medicine in Texas and the Oklahoma Territory. He was mayor of Taylor, Texas, and served in the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. He was a leader in the United Confederate Veterans.

Early life John Threadgill was born on September 28, 1847, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, to Elizabeth (née Paul) and James Threadgill. He grew up and attended local schools in Anson County. His great uncle Thomas Threadgill was a member of the constitutional convention of North Carolina.

Civil War At the age of 16, Threadgill joined the Company C of the 14th North Carolina Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army as a private. He was a member of the flying squadron and was part of the Shenandoah Valley raid. He was part of General Jubal Early's division in the fall of 1864. On October 19, 1864, he was wounded in the Battle of Cedar Creek and following the valley campaign became a prisoner of war during the Siege of Petersburg. He also participated in the battles of Winchester and Strasburg. He was a prisoner of war at Hart Island and was held there until June 29, 1865. and Democrat. In 1903 and 1904, he served in the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature. He successfully passed legislation to make it a felony to bribe a state official. In 1905, he was appointed by Governor Frank Frantz as a member of the board of education and served two terms. One term, he served as president of the body and also served as its secretary. He was later appointed to the board of the insane asylum at Fort Supply and also served as its chairman.