Robert Quincy Lee (January 12, 1869 – April 18, 1930) was a businessman and politician from Texas. He is most notable for serving as a U.S. representative from Texas's 17th congressional district, an office he held from March 1929 until his death 13 months later.
Robert Q. Lee | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1929 – April 18, 1930 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Blanton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Blanton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Quincy Lee January 12, 1869 Coldwater, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1930 (aged 61) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editLee was born near Coldwater, Mississippi, and raised in Mississippi and Texas.[1] He attended the public schools of Mississippi and Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Fort Worth High School.[1]
In 1891, Lee moved to Caddo, Texas, where he owned a general store and raised cattle.[1] While living in Caddo, Lee also served as the town's postmaster.[1] In 1913, he moved to Cisco, Texas, where he operated ranches and farms and was president of the Cisco Banking Company.[2] In 1919, he was the founder and builder in 1919 of the Cisco & Northeastern Railroad, and he served as its president from 1919 to 1927.[1] From 1926 to 1927, Lee was He served as president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.[1] He was also active in local government, including service as a member of Cisco's school board.[3]
Congress
editLee was elected as a Democrat in 1928 to the Seventy-first Congress.[1] He served from March 4, 1929, until his death.[1] During his House term, Lee was a member of the Committee on Pensions.[4]
Death
editLee died of a stroke in Washington, D.C., on April 18, 1930, at the age of 61.[1] He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco.[1][5]
Family
editIn 1895, Lee's married Ada Magdeline Cook (1875–1902). After her death, he married Clara Edna (Lee) Lee (1883–1933).
Lee was survived by daughters Julia (1900-1976) (Mrs. Leonard G. Simon) and Ada (1902-1993) (Mrs. Harold M. Oehler), and sons Robert Stein (1898-1971), Edward Arch (1906-1977), and Reginald Quincy (1911-1951).
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Robert Q. Lee, Late a Representative, p. 5.
- ^ Robert Q. Lee, Late a Representative, p. 5, 38.
- ^ Robert Q. Lee, Late a Representative, p. 38.
- ^ Robert Q. Lee, Late a Representative, p. 40.
- ^ "Texas State Historical Society biography of Robert Q. Lee".
Sources
editBooks
edit- United States Congress (1930). Robert Q. Lee, Late a Representative. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Robert Quincy Lee (id: L000203)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Robert Quincy Lee at Find a Grave