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.

John L. Wortham
Secretary of State of Texas
In office
January 1913 – June 1913
GovernorOscar Branch Colquitt
Preceded byJ. T. Bowman
Succeeded byFerdinand C. Weinert
Railroad Commissioner of Texas
In office
January 21, 1911 – January 1, 1913[1]
GovernorOscar Branch Colquitt
Preceded byOscar Branch Colquitt
Succeeded byEarle B. Mayfield
Personal details
Born(1862-02-22)February 22, 1862
Freestone County, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 1924(1924-11-04) (aged 62)

References

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  1. ^ "Railroad Commissioners Past through Present". www.rrc.texas.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b John L. Wortham Dies in Houston. The Dallas Morning News, 6 Nov 1924. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  3. ^ "History of American General Life Companies". American International Group. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
  4. ^ "Gus Sessions Wortham". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
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Political offices
Preceded by
J. T. Bowman
Secretary of State of Texas
1913
Succeeded by
Preceded by Railroad Commissioner of Texas
1911–1913
Succeeded by