James Kyle Wester (November 28, 1857 – July 31, 1934) was an American teacher and politician. He was the third mayor of Lubbock, Texas. He also served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives.[1]
James Kyle Wester | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Mayor of Lubbock, Texas | |
| In office October 8, 1917 – 1919 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Francis Schenck |
| Succeeded by | Charles Edward Parks |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
| In office January 10, 1893 – January 12, 1897 | |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
| In office January 13, 1925 – January 11, 1827 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1857 Rutledge, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 1934 (aged 76) Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Life
editJames Kyle Wester was born on November 28, 1857 in Rutledge, Tennessee, the son of John Henry Wester and Nancy Almeda McAnally.[2] He attended Madison Academy and Tazewell College in Tennessee before working as a mathematics teacher. In 1878 he moved to Grayson County, Texas, and worked on Tom Waggoner in Knox County.[3][4]
He served as the mayor of Lubbock from October 1917 to 1919.[5][6]
Schenck died on July 31, 1934 and was buried at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.
References
edit- ↑ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Bearers of the Pioneer Spirit: Records of the McAnallys. Gateway Press. 1976.
- ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "The History of the Waggoner (Three D) Ranch: A Legacy of Cattle and Oil". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislation | HB 534, 39th R.S. history". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Graves, Lawrence L. (1962). A History of Lubbock. West Texas Museum Association.
- ↑ Western Contractor. Peters Publishing Company. 1913.
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