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.