Jim Hogg Politician

James Stephen "Big Jim" Hogg (March 24, 1851 – March 3, 1906) was an American lawyer, doctor and statesman, and the 20th Governor of Texas. He was born near Rusk, Texas. Hogg was a follower of the conservative New South Creed which became popular following the U.S. Civil War, and was also associated with populism. He was the first Texas Governor to have been born in Texas. Jim Hogg County is named after him.Hogg is often remembered for naming his daughter Ima Hogg, an odd name which derived from a poem written by James' brother, Thomas Elisha Hogg. The story that she had a sister named "Ura" is an urban legend.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 24, 1851
Birth place	Cherokee County Texas
Date of death	March 03, 1906
Place of death	Houston
Resting place	Austin Texas
Profession	Lawyer , Journalist , Civil service