Cornelius A. Pickett
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Cornelius Augustus Pickett (December 22, 1902 – March 22, 1990), commonly known as Neal Pickett, was a politician and former mayor of Houston, Texas
from 1941 to 1943.
in Brazoria, Texas
and served as patrol leader. From 1927 to 1930, Pickett served as manager of the Chamber of Commerce of Mount Pleasant, Texas
. He was secretary-manager of Houston Insurance Exchange from 1930 to 1935. He was executive vice president of the Lumberman's Association of Texas from 1935 to 1941. He served as the mayor of Houston from January 1941 to January 1943. From 1943 to 1946 he worked for military welfare at the American Red Cross
. He was vice president of Realty Mortgage Corporation from 1946 to 1961, Director of the Federal Housing Administration
from 1961 to 1967, and was First Executive Director of the Deep East Texas Development Council from 1967 to 1972. He was also involved in such organizations as the Houston Area Federal Business Association, the Hodgkin's Disease Memorial Research Center, and the Texas and Harris County Young Democrats.
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
from 1941 to 1943.
Personal life
He was born to Cornelius D. Pickett and Margaret Moody Pickett in Houston. Pickett married Margaret Yarborough on April 18, 1927, with whom he had three children, Margaret Ann, Patricia Jane, and Neal Yarborough Pickett.Career
In 1916, he organized a troop of Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
in Brazoria, Texas
Brazoria, Texas
Brazoria is a city of Brazoria County in the U.S. state of Texas within the metropolitan area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 2,787.Brazoria was originally founded as a port for Stephen F...
and served as patrol leader. From 1927 to 1930, Pickett served as manager of the Chamber of Commerce of Mount Pleasant, Texas
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Mount Pleasant is the county seat and largest city of Titus County in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2000 census, Mount Pleasant's population was 13,935. It is the county seat of Titus County, and is situated in Northeast Texas. This town, by city ordinance, is dry to sell alcoholic beverages....
. He was secretary-manager of Houston Insurance Exchange from 1930 to 1935. He was executive vice president of the Lumberman's Association of Texas from 1935 to 1941. He served as the mayor of Houston from January 1941 to January 1943. From 1943 to 1946 he worked for military welfare at the American Red Cross
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
. He was vice president of Realty Mortgage Corporation from 1946 to 1961, Director of the Federal Housing Administration
Federal Housing Administration
The Federal Housing Administration is a United States government agency created as part of the National Housing Act of 1934. It insured loans made by banks and other private lenders for home building and home buying...
from 1961 to 1967, and was First Executive Director of the Deep East Texas Development Council from 1967 to 1972. He was also involved in such organizations as the Houston Area Federal Business Association, the Hodgkin's Disease Memorial Research Center, and the Texas and Harris County Young Democrats.