I. D. Fairchild (December 31, 1875 — May 1, 1928) was a Texas lawyer and businessman who served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. Fairchild died in a motor vehicle accident during his tenure.
I. D. Fairchild was born on December 31, 1875, in Burke, Texas to James Monroe and Florida Ann Hardin Fairchild; he had six siblings.[1] Fairchild was a lawyer in Lufkin, Texas, and married Marguerite Gibson Shearer on August 8, 1906. During his time as a state legislator, Fairchild was a resident of Lufkin; however, he and his wife spent much of their time in Austin, Texas. Marguerite Fairchild was very active in the Lufkin community, and served on the County Board of Child Welfare and the Chamber of Commerce of Angelina County, Texas. She also started the first library in Lufkin. The Fairchild's supported governors James E. Ferguson and Miriam A. Ferguson. Additionally, they were also avid supporters of the University of Texas.[2] A businessman, Fairchild owned a sawmill near Huntington.[1]
Ryan Chapel Hill Cemetery where Fairchild is buried
On April 17, 1928, in Dallas, Texas Fairchild was involved in a severe automobile accident, and died on May 1, 1928, from his injuries in a Dallas hospital at the age of 52. His funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church in Lufkin, and was officiated by Rev. A. E. Maness, Luther Anderson, and Rev. W. T. Renfro. A eulogy was given by J. A. Glenn, the division superintendent for the Santa Fe Railway, at the service. His final resting place is Ryan Chapel Cemetery in Diboll, Texas.[3]
In the 1950s, Marguerite owned a farm east of the Angelina County Airport that she likely inherited from Fairchild.[1] On January 18, 1974, Marguerite died and she is buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Lufkin.[2]
Political careeredit
Fairchild started off his tenure in the Texas Legislature by representing district 10 of the Texas House of Representatives, which at the time was composed of Angelina County and San Augustine County. He was sworn in on April 30, 1915, succeeding Benjamin Alfred Calhoun. He continued to serve district 10 of the Texas House of Representatives until January 11, 1921, when he was succeeded by John Wesley Laird. Fairchild then began serving in the Texas Senate. First, he was sworn to represent to serve district 13 of the Texas Senate on January 11, 1921, succeeding Edgar Earnest Witt, and continued to serve district 13 until January 13, 1925, when he was succeeded by William Robert Poage. During part of the 38th legislature, he was president pro tempore of the Texas Senate. Due to redistricting, he was sworn in on January 13, 1925, to represent district 3 of the Texas Senate succeeding Henry Lewis Darwin. He served district 3 until his death on May 1, 1928, and was later succeeded by William E. Thomason. Throughout his career Fairchild was affiliated with the Democratic Party.[4][5][6][7]
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April 14, 2024
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I D Fairchild December 31 1875 May 1 1928 was a Texas lawyer and businessman who served in the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate Fairchild died in a motor vehicle accident during his tenure I D FairchildPresident pro tempore of the Texas SenateIn office June 14 1923 January 13 1925Preceded byH L LewisSucceeded byAlvin J WirtzMember of the Texas SenateIn office January 13 1925 May 1 1928Preceded byHenry Lewis DarwinSucceeded byWilliam E ThomasonConstituency3rd districtIn office January 11 1921 January 13 1925Preceded byEdgar Earnest WittSucceeded byWilliam Robert PoageConstituency13th districtMember of the Texas House of Representatives from the 10th districtIn office April 30 1915 January 11 1921Preceded byBenjamin Alfred CalhounSucceeded byJohn Wesley LairdPersonal detailsBorn 1875 12 31 December 31 1875Burke Texas U S DiedMay 1 1928 1928 05 01 aged 52 Dallas Texas U S Cause of deathAutomobile accidentResting placeRyan Chapel Cemetery Diboll Texas U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseMarguerite Gibson Shearer m 1906 wbr Residence s Lufkin Texas U S Contents 1 Background and death 2 Political career 2 1 Legacy 3 ReferencesBackground and death editI D Fairchild was born on December 31 1875 in Burke Texas to James Monroe and Florida Ann Hardin Fairchild he had six siblings 1 Fairchild was a lawyer in Lufkin Texas and married Marguerite Gibson Shearer on August 8 1906 During his time as a state legislator Fairchild was a resident of Lufkin however he and his wife spent much of their time in Austin Texas Marguerite Fairchild was very active in the Lufkin community and served on the County Board of Child Welfare and the Chamber of Commerce of Angelina County Texas She also started the first library in Lufkin The Fairchild s supported governors James E Ferguson and Miriam A Ferguson Additionally they were also avid supporters of the University of Texas 2 A businessman Fairchild owned a sawmill near Huntington 1 nbsp Ryan Chapel Hill Cemetery where Fairchild is buriedOn April 17 1928 in Dallas Texas Fairchild was involved in a severe automobile accident and died on May 1 1928 from his injuries in a Dallas hospital at the age of 52 His funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church in Lufkin and was officiated by Rev A E Maness Luther Anderson and Rev W T Renfro A eulogy was given by J A Glenn the division superintendent for the Santa Fe Railway at the service His final resting place is Ryan Chapel Cemetery in Diboll Texas 3 In the 1950s Marguerite owned a farm east of the Angelina County Airport that she likely inherited from Fairchild 1 On January 18 1974 Marguerite died and she is buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Lufkin 2 Political career editFairchild started off his tenure in the Texas Legislature by representing district 10 of the Texas House of Representatives which at the time was composed of Angelina County and San Augustine County He was sworn in on April 30 1915 succeeding Benjamin Alfred Calhoun He continued to serve district 10 of the Texas House of Representatives until January 11 1921 when he was succeeded by John Wesley Laird Fairchild then began serving in the Texas Senate First he was sworn to represent to serve district 13 of the Texas Senate on January 11 1921 succeeding Edgar Earnest Witt and continued to serve district 13 until January 13 1925 when he was succeeded by William Robert Poage During part of the 38th legislature he was president pro tempore of the Texas Senate Due to redistricting he was sworn in on January 13 1925 to represent district 3 of the Texas Senate succeeding Henry Lewis Darwin He served district 3 until his death on May 1 1928 and was later succeeded by William E Thomason Throughout his career Fairchild was affiliated with the Democratic Party 4 5 6 7 Legacy edit I D Fairchild State Forest is a state forest located along U S Highway 84 in Rusk County Texas The park is 2 896 acres 8 9 References edit a b c Fairchild Family burketexas com Retrieved 29 July 2023 a b COTTRELL DEBBIE MAULDIN 12 June 2010 FAIRCHILD MARGUERITE GIBSON SHEARER tshaonline org Retrieved 31 March 2020 Senate Journal PDF Retrieved 31 March 2020 Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Senate Presidents Pro Tempore lrl texas gov Retrieved 31 March 2020 Texas Legislators Past amp Present Mobile lrl texas gov Retrieved 31 March 2020 Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Member profile lrl texas gov Retrieved 31 March 2020 Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Texas Legislators Past amp Present lrl texas gov Retrieved 31 March 2020 I D Fairchild State Forest www visitpalestine com MURR ERIKA 15 June 2010 I D FAIRCHILD STATE FOREST tshaonline org Retrieved 31 March 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title I D Fairchild amp oldid 1188254567, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
