About L. Travers Dashiell
Lived 1869 – 1924 (aged 55). L. Travers Dashiell was a politician.
Levi Travis Dashiell (or Dashiel; April 30, 1869 – October 21, 1924) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he was Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and the Secretary of State of Texas.
Biography Dashiell was born on April 30, 1869, in Chappell Hill, Texas, the son of Benjamin D. Dashiell and Julia A. Dashiell. after which he began practicing law in Jewett. From January to November 1892, he was the district attorney of Leon County.
Dashiell died on October 21, 1924, aged 55, from suicide by firearm He was buried at Jewett.
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Who was L. Travers Dashiell?
American politician (1869-1924)
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L. Travers Dashiell was born on 30 April 1869 in Chappell Hill.
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L. Travers Dashiell died on 21 October 1924 in Jewett.
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L. Travers Dashiell was a politician.
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