James E. Ferguson
James Ferguson | |
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Ferguson in 1914 | |
| 26th Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 19, 1915 – August 25, 1917 | |
| Lieutenant | William P. Hobby |
| Preceded by | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| Succeeded by | William P. Hobby |
| First Gentleman of Texas | |
| In role January 17, 1933 – January 15, 1935 | |
| Governor | Miriam A. Ferguson |
| Preceded by | Maud Sterling |
| Succeeded by | Josephine Allred |
| In role January 20, 1925 – January 17, 1927 | |
| Governor | Miriam A. Ferguson |
| Preceded by | Myrtle Neff |
| Succeeded by | Mildred Moody |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Edward Ferguson Jr. August 31, 1871 Salado, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1944 (aged 73) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
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Daughters Ouida and Dorrace Ferguson
James Edward Ferguson Jr. (August 31, 1871 – September 21, 1944), known as Pa Ferguson, was an American Democratic politician and the 26th governor of Texas, in office from 1915 to 1917. He was indicted and impeached during his second term, removed from office, and barred from holding further Texas office.
Unable to run under his own name, Ferguson ran his wife's campaign for governor; Miriam A. Ferguson, known as "Ma" Ferguson, was twice elected as governor, serving two non-consecutive terms, from 1925 to 1927 and 1933 to 1935. In 1925, Miriam became the first female governor of Texas after campaigning as a stand-in for her husband, and James E. Ferguson became the first gentleman of Texas for her two terms.