Daughter of E Embree and A Phelps.
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PENDLETON, Hon. GEORGE C.
A man of whom his state and county have had good reason to feel proud, because of the valuable service he has rendered both, is Hon. George C. Pendleton, who is now engaged in the successful practice of law in Temple, Texas. He has served with credit in high state offices and has represented his district in congress. Not only has he served his country well in times of peace but spent some time in service during the Civil war. George C. Pendleton was born in Coffee County, Tennessee, April 23, 1845, a son of Edmund and Sarah (Smart) Pendleton, both natives of Tennessee. Edmund Pendleton moved to Ellis County, Texas, in 1857, and there engaged in farming and stock raising. He became prominent in local affairs and served two terms as a member of the state legislature from Ellis County. He died there in 1868.
George C. Pendleton remained with his parents until the time of the Civil war. In March, 1862, he enlisted in Forrest's company, Burford's Regiment, Nineteenth Texas Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, then returned home, and in 1870 moved to Bell county. The same year he married, on May 16. Miss Helen Embree, who was born in Kentucky, a daughter of Elisha Embree.
After his marriage Mr. Pendleton traveled ten years in Texas, selling Avery's plows, and during this time he also conducted a general merchandise store at Howard in Bell County. In 1882 he was elected to the state legislature and served three terms, being speaker of the house during the twentieth legislature. In 1890 he was elected to the office of lieutenant-governor and served one term in that capacity. In 1892 Mr. Pendleton was elected to congress, being re-elected in 1894, and in 1897 he retired from political life. During 1895-96 he studied law while serving as congressman, and in 1897 he began practicing at Belton.
Mr. Pendleton has been a resident of Temple since 1899, and spent seven years in the banking business. In 1906 he retired from business and devoted his entire attention to his law practice, which he still continues. He has a good clientele and in his specialty, land law, is thoroughly well informed and able to give the soundest advice. He has attained a high standing in his professional work and in his public service made a good record. He is a man of recognized ability in all lines of work he has attempted and his probity and high character are unquestioned. In his political affiliations he has always been strongly associated with the Democratic Party, and has always stood up for what he considered to be for the best interests of the people. Fraternally he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Five children have been born to Mr. Pendleton and his wife, four daughters and one son, namely: Mabel, who married N. A. Sayre; Myrtle married L. F. Cowan; Aria married M. J. Lyster; Lucile; and Edmund is attending the University at Austin. ( A History of Central and Western Texas, Volume 2, 1911 )
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PENDLETON, Hon. GEORGE C.
A man of whom his state and county have had good reason to feel proud, because of the valuable service he has rendered both, is Hon. George C. Pendleton, who is now engaged in the successful practice of law in Temple, Texas. He has served with credit in high state offices and has represented his district in congress. Not only has he served his country well in times of peace but spent some time in service during the Civil war. George C. Pendleton was born in Coffee County, Tennessee, April 23, 1845, a son of Edmund and Sarah (Smart) Pendleton, both natives of Tennessee. Edmund Pendleton moved to Ellis County, Texas, in 1857, and there engaged in farming and stock raising. He became prominent in local affairs and served two terms as a member of the state legislature from Ellis County. He died there in 1868.
George C. Pendleton remained with his parents until the time of the Civil war. In March, 1862, he enlisted in Forrest's company, Burford's Regiment, Nineteenth Texas Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, then returned home, and in 1870 moved to Bell county. The same year he married, on May 16. Miss Helen Embree, who was born in Kentucky, a daughter of Elisha Embree.
After his marriage Mr. Pendleton traveled ten years in Texas, selling Avery's plows, and during this time he also conducted a general merchandise store at Howard in Bell County. In 1882 he was elected to the state legislature and served three terms, being speaker of the house during the twentieth legislature. In 1890 he was elected to the office of lieutenant-governor and served one term in that capacity. In 1892 Mr. Pendleton was elected to congress, being re-elected in 1894, and in 1897 he retired from political life. During 1895-96 he studied law while serving as congressman, and in 1897 he began practicing at Belton.
Mr. Pendleton has been a resident of Temple since 1899, and spent seven years in the banking business. In 1906 he retired from business and devoted his entire attention to his law practice, which he still continues. He has a good clientele and in his specialty, land law, is thoroughly well informed and able to give the soundest advice. He has attained a high standing in his professional work and in his public service made a good record. He is a man of recognized ability in all lines of work he has attempted and his probity and high character are unquestioned. In his political affiliations he has always been strongly associated with the Democratic Party, and has always stood up for what he considered to be for the best interests of the people. Fraternally he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Five children have been born to Mr. Pendleton and his wife, four daughters and one son, namely: Mabel, who married N. A. Sayre; Myrtle married L. F. Cowan; Aria married M. J. Lyster; Lucile; and Edmund is attending the University at Austin. ( A History of Central and Western Texas, Volume 2, 1911 )
Daughter of E Embree and A Phelps.
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PENDLETON, Hon. GEORGE C.
A man of whom his state and county have had good reason to feel proud, because of the valuable service he has rendered both, is Hon. George C. Pendleton, who is now engaged in the successful practice of law in Temple, Texas. He has served with credit in high state offices and has represented his district in congress. Not only has he served his country well in times of peace but spent some time in service during the Civil war. George C. Pendleton was born in Coffee County, Tennessee, April 23, 1845, a son of Edmund and Sarah (Smart) Pendleton, both natives of Tennessee. Edmund Pendleton moved to Ellis County, Texas, in 1857, and there engaged in farming and stock raising. He became prominent in local affairs and served two terms as a member of the state legislature from Ellis County. He died there in 1868.
George C. Pendleton remained with his parents until the time of the Civil war. In March, 1862, he enlisted in Forrest's company, Burford's Regiment, Nineteenth Texas Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, then returned home, and in 1870 moved to Bell county. The same year he married, on May 16. Miss Helen Embree, who was born in Kentucky, a daughter of Elisha Embree.
After his marriage Mr. Pendleton traveled ten years in Texas, selling Avery's plows, and during this time he also conducted a general merchandise store at Howard in Bell County. In 1882 he was elected to the state legislature and served three terms, being speaker of the house during the twentieth legislature. In 1890 he was elected to the office of lieutenant-governor and served one term in that capacity. In 1892 Mr. Pendleton was elected to congress, being re-elected in 1894, and in 1897 he retired from political life. During 1895-96 he studied law while serving as congressman, and in 1897 he began practicing at Belton.
Mr. Pendleton has been a resident of Temple since 1899, and spent seven years in the banking business. In 1906 he retired from business and devoted his entire attention to his law practice, which he still continues. He has a good clientele and in his specialty, land law, is thoroughly well informed and able to give the soundest advice. He has attained a high standing in his professional work and in his public service made a good record. He is a man of recognized ability in all lines of work he has attempted and his probity and high character are unquestioned. In his political affiliations he has always been strongly associated with the Democratic Party, and has always stood up for what he considered to be for the best interests of the people. Fraternally he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Five children have been born to Mr. Pendleton and his wife, four daughters and one son, namely: Mabel, who married N. A. Sayre; Myrtle married L. F. Cowan; Aria married M. J. Lyster; Lucile; and Edmund is attending the University at Austin. ( A History of Central and Western Texas, Volume 2, 1911 )
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PENDLETON, Hon. GEORGE C.
A man of whom his state and county have had good reason to feel proud, because of the valuable service he has rendered both, is Hon. George C. Pendleton, who is now engaged in the successful practice of law in Temple, Texas. He has served with credit in high state offices and has represented his district in congress. Not only has he served his country well in times of peace but spent some time in service during the Civil war. George C. Pendleton was born in Coffee County, Tennessee, April 23, 1845, a son of Edmund and Sarah (Smart) Pendleton, both natives of Tennessee. Edmund Pendleton moved to Ellis County, Texas, in 1857, and there engaged in farming and stock raising. He became prominent in local affairs and served two terms as a member of the state legislature from Ellis County. He died there in 1868.
George C. Pendleton remained with his parents until the time of the Civil war. In March, 1862, he enlisted in Forrest's company, Burford's Regiment, Nineteenth Texas Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, then returned home, and in 1870 moved to Bell county. The same year he married, on May 16. Miss Helen Embree, who was born in Kentucky, a daughter of Elisha Embree.
After his marriage Mr. Pendleton traveled ten years in Texas, selling Avery's plows, and during this time he also conducted a general merchandise store at Howard in Bell County. In 1882 he was elected to the state legislature and served three terms, being speaker of the house during the twentieth legislature. In 1890 he was elected to the office of lieutenant-governor and served one term in that capacity. In 1892 Mr. Pendleton was elected to congress, being re-elected in 1894, and in 1897 he retired from political life. During 1895-96 he studied law while serving as congressman, and in 1897 he began practicing at Belton.
Mr. Pendleton has been a resident of Temple since 1899, and spent seven years in the banking business. In 1906 he retired from business and devoted his entire attention to his law practice, which he still continues. He has a good clientele and in his specialty, land law, is thoroughly well informed and able to give the soundest advice. He has attained a high standing in his professional work and in his public service made a good record. He is a man of recognized ability in all lines of work he has attempted and his probity and high character are unquestioned. In his political affiliations he has always been strongly associated with the Democratic Party, and has always stood up for what he considered to be for the best interests of the people. Fraternally he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Five children have been born to Mr. Pendleton and his wife, four daughters and one son, namely: Mabel, who married N. A. Sayre; Myrtle married L. F. Cowan; Aria married M. J. Lyster; Lucile; and Edmund is attending the University at Austin. ( A History of Central and Western Texas, Volume 2, 1911 )
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