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Robert L. Henry

Robert Lee Henry (May 12, 1864 – July 9, 1931) was an American lawyer and politician who served ten terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas from 1897 to 1917.

For other people named Robert Henry, see Robert Henry (disambiguation).

Robert Lee Henry

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7th district (1897–1903)
11th district (1903–17)

(1864-05-12)May 12, 1864
Linden, Texas

July 9, 1931(1931-07-09) (aged 67)
Houston, Texas

Democratic

Early life[edit]

Robert Lee Henry was the great-great-great grandson of Patrick Henry and was born in Linden, Texas on May 12, 1864. While a child, he attended public schools and moved to Bowie County in 1878 and to McLennan County in 1895. He was graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas in 1885. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1886 and practiced for a short time in Texarkana, Texas. He was graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1887.

Death and burial[edit]

Robert L. Henry died in Houston, on July 9, 1931, from a self-inflicted gunshot to his head in an apparent suicide.[1] He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Texarkana, Texas.

United States Congress. . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

"Robert L. Henry (id: H000516)"

. US Congressman. Find a Grave. 22 August 2003.

"Robert Lee Henry"