Jesse M. Combs
Jesse Martin Combs (July 7, 1889 – August 21, 1953) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Texas from 1945 to 1953.
Jesse Martin Combs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's Texas's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Dies, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jack Brooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1889 Center, Texas |
| Died | August 21, 1953 Beaumont, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Southwest Texas State Teachers College |
Early life and education
Born in Center, Texas, Combs attended the public schools and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1912.
Career
He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Kountze, Texas.
= Judge
He served as county judge of Hardin County, Texas (1919–1920). He served as district judge of the Seventy-fifth district (1923–1925). He served as associate justice of the ninth court of civil appeals (1933–1943).
Professional affiliations
He served as member and president of the board of trustees of South Park Schools (1926–1940). He served as president of the board of trustees of Lamar College (1940–1944).
Congress
Combs was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-ninth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1953). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1952.
He was succeeded by Jack Brooks.
Death
He returned to Beaumont, Texas, where he died August 21, 1953. He was interred in Magnolia Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Jesse M. Combs (id: C000655)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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