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Jerome Hardeman Sneed

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Jerome Hardeman Sneed
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 41 district
In office
1918–1923
Preceded byWoodville J. Rogers Jr.
Succeeded byEli Brown Barrett
Personal details
BornFebruary 25, 1864
Collin County
DiedMarch 26, 1950 (age 86)
Dallas, Texas
Political partyDemocrat
SpouseSusan Elizabeth Batson[1]
Parent(s)Robert Scales Sneed
Malinda Jane Kerr[1]

Jerome Hardeman Sneed (February 25, 1864 – March 26, 1950[1]) was an American politician from Texas. He served three terms as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 41, while living there in McKinney. He also worked as a merchant and teacher.

Career

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35th Legislature

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Sneed was elected to the Texas House of Representatives' 35th legislature as a replacement for Woodville J. Rogers Jr., in a special February 1918 election partway through the legislature's term. He represented his home county, McKinney/Collin. His political affiliation was never confirmed, but is presumed Democrat from his future terms.[2]

36th & 37th Legislature

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Sneed was subsequently elected to two consecutive full terms, and left office in January 1923. During his two full terms, Sneed was listed as a Democrat both times.[2]

Personal life

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He married Susan Elizabeth Batson, and had seven children, although one died in infancy.[1] He died in Dallas on March 26, 1950, age 86.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Jerome Hardeman Sneed 1864-1950 - Ancestry®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  2. ^ a b c "Jerome Hardeman Sneed". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved October 16, 2021.