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J. L. Terrell
OHN LAWRENCE i i
TERRELL, born m ,
August 1, 1873, is a na- s
tive of Fort Worth and
a member of one of
~ii; ~Tarrant County's pioneer
families. His father, Joseph C.
Terrell, came to this State from Missouri
and settled in Fort Worth in
1857. His mother's maiden name
was Mary V. Lawrence. Judge
Terrell's early education was secured
in the public schools of Fort Worth.
After a finishing course at RandolphMacon
College, Virginia, he entered
the University of Texas at Austin
where he studied law. Graduating
there he returned to Fort Worth and
entered upon the practice of his
profession. The war with Spain
broke out just about this time and
young Terrell was one of the first to t
enlist for service. He was one of : \
the organizers of Company D, second
volunteer infantry, and served
as its second lieutenant. After his
company was mustered out he resumed
his law practice in Fort
Worth, also taking an active part in
Democratic party affairs. The first
office to which he was elected was
that of justice of the peace. After
three terms in this office he was
elected county judge, which office
he held until four years ago. Judge
Terrell is a member of the Kappa
Sigma fraternity, the Elks, and the
Knights of Pythias. In 1901 he married
Miss Ann Ross Bowlin of
this city. They have one child,
Catherine Ross, aged eleven years.
In addition to his legal practice
Judge Terrell is interested in the
General Construction Company and
makes the advancement of Fort
Worth his hobby.
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