Daniel E. Garrett

Daniel Edward Garrett (April 28, 1869 December 13, 1932) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Texas, elected at-large and later from the 8th District of Texas.

Daniel Edward Garrett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1913  March 3, 1915
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byJames H. Davis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1917  March 3, 1919
Preceded byJames H. Davis
Succeeded byJames L. Blanton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1921  December 13, 1932
Preceded byJoe H. Eagle
Succeeded byJoe H. Eagle
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
1892-1896
Member of the Tennessee Senate
Personal details
Born(1869-04-28)April 28, 1869
Springfield, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 1932(1932-12-13) (aged 63)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeForest Park Cemetery, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and career in politics

Garrett was born near Springfield, Tennessee in Robertson County, and he attended the common schools of his native county. He studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Springfield, Tennessee, in 1893. He was elected as member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 18921896. Subsequently, Garrett was elected to the Tennessee State senate in 1902 and again in 1904.

Moved to Texas

He moved to Houston, Texas, in 1905 and continued the practice of law. Garrett was elected at-large as a Democrat to the Sixty-third Congress from (March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915). He was defeated for reelection in 1914 by James H. Davis and he resumed the practice of law in Houston. In 1917, Garrett ran again against Davis for the at-large seat and won, serving from (March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1918.

In 1920, Garrett ran for election to the vacant 8th District seat which comprised the city of Houston and the surrounding counties, when Joe H. Eagle retired. Garrett was elected and served from March 4, 1921, until his death. He died in Washington, D.C. on December 13, 1932. He is interred in Forest Park Cemetery in Houston.

Memorials

The Liberty Ship USS Daniel E. Garrett was named for the congressman and was deployed during World War II.

See also

Sources

  • United States Congress. "Daniel E. Garrett (id: G000081)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
District created
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's at-large congressional seat

1913-1915
Succeeded by
James H. Davis
Preceded by
James H. Davis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's at-large congressional seat

1917-1919
Succeeded by
James L. Blanton
Preceded by
Joe H. Eagle
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 8th congressional district

1921-1932
Succeeded by
Joe H. Eagle
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