John L. Wortham
Texas businessman and politician
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John Lee Wortham (July 18, 1862 – November 4, 1924)[2] was an American politician who served as a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas from 1911 to 1913 and as the Secretary of State of Texas in 1913. Wortham was born in Woodland, Freestone County, Texas.[2] With his son Gus Wortham, he started the John L. Wortham and Son insurance agency.[3][4] He died in Houston.
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GovernorOscar Branch Colquitt
Preceded byJ. T. Bowman
Succeeded byFerdinand C. Weinert
GovernorOscar Branch Colquitt
John L. Wortham | |
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| Secretary of State of Texas | |
| In office January 1913 – June 1913 | |
| Governor | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| Preceded by | J. T. Bowman |
| Succeeded by | Ferdinand C. Weinert |
| Railroad Commissioner of Texas | |
| In office January 21, 1911 – January 1, 1913[1] | |
| Governor | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| Preceded by | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| Succeeded by | Earle B. Mayfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1862 Freestone County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 1924 (aged 62) |
