William Hal Aldridge
William Hal Aldridge | |
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Aldridge in 1893 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 10, 1893 – January 8, 1895 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1867 Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, US |
| Died | February 28, 1921 (aged 54) |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Hal Aldridge (February 26, 1867 – February 28, 1921) was an American politician.
Biography
Aldridge was born on February 26, 1867, in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, now Grenada County, to William Harris and Sarah Eliza Aldridge (née Tolbert). In 1880, his older Frank left for Beaumont, Texas, becoming a successful railwayman and lumberman who worked with John Henry Kirby. William and his younger brother Charles joined Frank c. 1884, also becoming successful. In 1890, he became co-owner of the Rockland Lumber Company, renaming it to the Aldridge Lumber Company in 1891. His business settled the communities of Aldridge, Jasper County, Texas and Aldridge, Angelina County, Texas, in 1898 and 1903 respectively.[1]
He served in the 23rd Texas Legislature, from January 10, 1893, to January 8, 1895, representing the 36th district.[2]
References
- ^ Gerland, John (December 2009). A Sense of Place in the Angelina Blue Forest: Aldridge, Blue Hole, Bouton Lake, Boykin Springs, and Turpentine. ISSN 1529-7039.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-24.