| Howard Bland | |
|---|---|
 Bland in 1915 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| In office January 12, 1915 – January 9, 1917 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1848 Zanesville, Ohio, US |
| Died | March 9, 1933(1933-03-09) (aged 84) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Colonel |
Howard Bland Sr. (May 5, 1848 – March 9, 1933) was an American businessman and politician.
Biography
Bland was born on May 5, 1848, in Zanesville, Ohio. He moved to Taylor, Texas in 1878 to work as a businessman. He also founded the Taylor Press. In 1880, he returned to Zanesville to marry Augusta Schultz.
Bland served as a Democratic member of the 34th Texas Legislature from the 91st District. He served from January 12, 1915, to January 9, 1917. In 1919, he was selected by William P. Hobby to represent Texas at the World's Cotton Fair. Bland died on March 9, 1933.
Bland was also a settler of Zella, Texas, which was named for his daughter Zella.
References
- "Howard Bland, Sr. Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ "Howard Bland, Sr. Obituary". The Taylor Daily Press. 1933-03-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- "Col Howard Bland". The Taylor Daily Press. 1919-05-01. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- Association, Texas State Historical. "Zella, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-08-09.