Background
He was born in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, September 5, 1859 (1857, according to some sources).
He was born in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, September 5, 1859 (1857, according to some sources).
He moved to Falls County, Texas, in 1869, and then moved to Hearne, Texas, about 10 years later. He was educated at Prairie View Normal School, later Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University. He was elected to the 19th Texas Legislature, representing the 48th District, Robertson County, and served one term.