Houston A.P. Bassett
| Houston A.P. (Pat) Bassett | |
|---|---|
| Texas State Representative from District 52 (Grimes County) | |
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In office January 11, 1887 – January 8, 1889 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 14, 1857 Grimes County, Texas |
| Died |
July 17, 1920 Grimes County, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cordelia Foster |
| Alma mater | Straight University, Fisk University |
| Religion | Baptist |
Houston A.P. (Pat) Bassett (March 14, 1857 - July 17, 1920) was a Republican politician who served in the Twentieth Texas Legislature. He lived in Grimes County, Texas for most of his life and was the son of poor farmers. He was educated at Straight University in New Orleans, Louisiana and at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. After returning to Texas, he became involved in politics. He ran for the legislature in 1886 and won in a contested election. He served only one term. He was married to Cordelia Foster that same year. They had four children. He died in 1920.
References
- Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Houston A.P. Bassett
- Handbook of Texas Online - Houston A.P. Bassett
- Forever Free: Nineteenth Century African-American Legislators and Constitutional Convention Delegates of Texas
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