John L. Wortham

John Lee Wortham (July 18, 1862 – November 4, 1924) was a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in 1911, and Secretary of State of Texas in 1913. Wortham was born in Woodland, Freestone County, Texas. With his son Gus Wortham, he started the John L. Wortham and Son insurance agency. He died in Houston.

John L. Wortham
Texas Secretary of State
In office
January 1913  June 1913
GovernorOscar Branch Colquitt
Preceded byJ. T. Bowman
Succeeded byFerdinand C. Weinert
Personal details
Born(1862-02-22)February 22, 1862
Freestone County, Texas
DiedNovember 4, 1924(1924-11-04) (aged 62)
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