Alexander W. Gregg (b. January 31, 1855-April 30, 1919) was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from 1903 through 1919. January 31 is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      House of Representatives is a name used for legislative bodies in many countries. ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Early life

Gregg was born in Centerville, Texas on January 31, 1855. While a child, he went to public school. He graduated from King College, Bristol, Tennessee, in 1874 and studied law at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville. Gregg was admitted to the Texas bar in 1878 and commenced practice in Palestine, Texas. Centerville is a city located in Leon County, Texas. ... King College King College is a four-year Christian college located in Bristol, Tennessee. ... Nickname: The Birthplace of Country Music Motto: A Good Place To Live Coordinates: Country United States State Tennessee County Sullivan Mayor Jim Messimer Area    - City 76. ... 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... Palestine (pronounced ) is a city in Anderson County, Texas, in the United States. ...

Political career

Gregg served in the Texas Senate in 1886-1888. Briggs ran for Texas's 7th congressional district, and won a seat there from 1903-1919. He served as Chairman of the Committee on War Claims (1916-1918). He did not run for reelection in 1918 and died a month after his term ended in Palestine, Texas, and was buried in East Hill Cemetery. The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. ... The current boundaries of Texas District 7. ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ...