E. Douglas McLeod
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office January 11, 1977 – January 11, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ed J. Harris |
| Succeeded by | James Hury |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Erle Douglas McLeod August 6, 1941 Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Signature | _McLeod_signature.svg){kind=small} |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1961–1967 |
| Awards | Good Conduct Medal |
Erle Douglas McLeod (born August 6, 1941) is an American lawyer, businessman, civic leader, and former politician. A native of Galveston, Texas, and conservative Southern Democrat, he was first elected in 1976 to a seat representing the area in the Texas House of Representatives and won reelection in 1978 and 1980. In 1982, rather than seeking reelection, he mounted an unsuccessful party primary challenge to Jack Brooks, the incumbent member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 9th congressional district.
Early life and family
[edit]Childhood and education
[edit]McLeod was born on August 6, 1941, at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston, Texas. His parents, prominent trial lawyer Vaughan Watkins "Boo" McLeod (1914–1977) and Dorothy McLeod (née Milroy, later Burton; 1912–1970), were both active in the civic affairs of the city.[1][2]
Marriages
[edit]On March 20, 1965, McLeod married the former Sarah Jackson "Sally" Helms in the Perkins Chapel of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Kirkpatrick, Joel (June 14, 1970). "Banker Douglas McLeod—Young Man With Definite Opinions". The Galveston Daily News. Vol. 129, no. 65. pp. 1B, 11B. Retrieved June 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "'Boo' McLeod, Prominent Gaveston Resident, Dies". The Galveston Daily News. Vol. 137, no. 329. March 4, 1977. pp. 1A – 2A. Retrieved June 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Erle D. McLeod Weds Miss Helms In Dallas". The Clarion-Ledger. March 21, 1965. p. 3D. Retrieved June 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- E. Douglas McLeod at the Legislative Reference Library of Texas
- Doug McLeod at the Texas State Cemetery
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- 1941 births
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- Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives
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