J. Pinckney Henderson
Governor of Texas from 1846 to 1847 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Pinckney Henderson (March 31, 1808 – June 4, 1858) was an American and Republic of Texas lawyer, politician, and soldier, and the first governor of the State of Texas.
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J. Pinckney Henderson | |
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United States Senator from Texas | |
In office November 9, 1857 – June 4, 1858 | |
Appointed by | Elisha M. Pease |
Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson Rusk |
Succeeded by | Matthias Ward |
1st Governor of Texas | |
In office February 19, 1846 – December 21, 1847 | |
Lieutenant | Albert Clinton Horton |
Preceded by | Anson Jones (as president of the Republic of Texas) |
Succeeded by | George Tyler Wood |
Minister to England and France Republic of Texas | |
In office 1837–1840 | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 31, 1808 Lincolnton, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | June 4, 1858(1858-06-04) (aged 50) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
Occupation | Lawyer, diplomat |
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