Julius Real

Julius Real (May 7, 1860 – May 29, 1944) was an American politician from Texas who served as a Republican member of the Texas Senate. Real County, Texas is named after him.

Julius Real
Member of the Texas Senate from the 24th district
In office January 12, 1909 – January 12, 1915
Preceded by	Robert B. Green
Succeeded by	Carlos Bee
Member of the Texas Senate from the 26th district
In office January 13, 1925 – January 8, 1929
Preceded by	James H. Baugh
Succeeded by	W. Albert Williamson
Personal details
Born	(1860-05-07)May 7, 1860 near Kerrville, Texas, U.S.
Died	May 29, 1944(1944-05-29) (aged 84) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Marguerethe Koch Schmidt ​ ​ (m. 1886)​
Children	1

Biographical sketch

Julius Real was born near Kerrville, Texas, on May 7, 1860, on a ranch along Turtle Creek to parents Caspar and Emelie (Schreiner) Real. He married Marguerethe Koch Schmidt on February 23, 1886 and they had one child. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1908 to succeed Robert B. Green in the 24th district. For portions of his time in the Senate, he was its only Republican member. He served until 1915. He was elected again a decade later and served until 1929. Real died on May 29, 1944.^[1][2]