James Pinckney Henderson President

James Pinckney Henderson (March 31, 1808 – June 4, 1858) was a United States and Republic of Texas lawyer, politician, soldier, and the first Governor of the State of Texas.

Personal facts

James Pinckney Henderson
Birth dateMarch 31, 1808
Birth place
Lincolnton North Carolina
Nationality
United States
Date of deathJune 04, 1858
Place of death
Washington D.C.
Education
University of North Carolina
Spouse
Frances Cox Henderson

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Politician

office
Republic of Texas
Governor of Texas
party
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

Topical connections

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Charles A. GabrielMilitary person
Barclay RadebaughCollege coach

James Pinckney Henderson on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000481
  2. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fhe14