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The Spears Legal Family
Carleton B. Spears with his son, Caleb Spears, and his father, Franklin Spears
The Spears have had a legendary history in San Antonio and Texas jurisprudence over the last century. From the legislative and judicial branches of government, their diligent work has improved Texan's lives for generations. A strong sense of public service has motivated several members of the Spears family to serve others in many capacities. Following are various family members and ancestors of Carleton B. Spears and their positions.
- Justice Franklin Scott Spears, Sr. (Father of Carleton Spears)
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Born August 20, 1931. Justice - Texas Supreme Court 1980 - 1992; State District Judge - 57th District Court 1968 - 1979; Senator, Texas Legislature - 1961 - 1967; State Representative, Texas Legislature 1959 - 1961 (deceased 1996)
- Judge Adrian A. Spears (great uncle of Carleton Spears)
Born in 1910 in Darlington South Carolina. Chief Judge - Western District - United States District Court (deceased 1991).
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Senator J. Franklin Spears (grandfather of Carleton Spears)
Born in 1900 in Darlington, South Carolina. Senator, Texas Legislature; State Representative, Texas Legislature; Mayor, Tarpon Springs, Florida, 1921 (deceased 1946).
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Judge Carolyn Spears-Peterson (formerly married to Tom Spears - cousin of Carleton Spears)
State District Judge, 224th District Court; Judge - County Court at Law - Bexar County.
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L. D. Hill
Speaker of the State Senate, State of Tennessee, 1925.
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Frank Hill
City Attorney - City of Laredo.
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Franklin Scott Spears, Jr. (brother of Carleton Spears)
Born 1953, San Antonio, Texas. Attorney at Law, Austin, Texas.
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Monroe Spears (cousin of Carleton Spears, son of Judge Adrian Spears).
Attorney at Law, San Antonio, Texas.
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Sally Spears (cousin of Carleton Spears, daughter of Judge Adrian Spears)
Attorney at Law, San Antonio, Texas.
Justice Franklin Spears and Carleton B. Spears with Judge Sol Casseb
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