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Miriam A. Ferguson

American politician (1875-1961) · United States · Politicians · Died at 86

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Miriam Amanda "Ma" Ferguson was an American politician who served two non-consecutive terms as the governor of Texas: from 1925 to 1927, and from 1933 to 1935. S. state to assume office, after Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming.

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Edwina Crockett Snider, Ferguson's social secretary (as First Lady of Texas)Edwina Crockett Snider, Ferguson's social secretary (as First Lady of Texas)Bust of Ferguson by Enrico CerracchioBust of Ferguson by Enrico CerracchioMonument to the Governors Ferguson at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, TexasMonument to the Governors Ferguson at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas

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Spouse: James E. Ferguson

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Miriam Amanda "Ma" Ferguson was an American politician who served two non-consecutive terms as the governor of Texas: from 1925 to 1927, and from 1933 to 1935. She was the first female governor of Texas, and the second woman elected to the governorship of any U.S. state to assume office, after Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1875 to 1961 · aged 86

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