James E. Ferguson
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James Edward Ferguson Jr., known as Pa Ferguson, was an American Democratic politician who served as the 26th governor of Texas from 1915 to 1917. He was indicted and impeached during his second term,
Ferguson in 1914
Monument to the governors Ferguson at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas
Ouida Ferguson Texas governors' wives
Dorrace Ferguson Texas governors' wives
William P. Hobby
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William Pettus Hobby was an American politician, journalist, and publisher who served as the 27th governor of Texas from 1917 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 24th lieutenan
James E. Ferguson
…and removed from office. Despite this, Ferguson ran for governor in the 1918 Democratic primary, but was defeated by his successor and incumbent, William P. Hobby of Houston, previously the lieutenant governor. Ferguson also ran for President of the United States in the 1920 election as the candidate of the…
William Pettus Hobby in 1917
Campaign card for William Pettus Hobby