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James Edward Ferguson Jr. (August 31, 1871 – September 21, 1944), known as Pa Ferguson, was an American Democratic politician and the 26th governor of Texas, in office from 1915 to 1917. He was indicted and impeached during his second term, forced to resign and barred from holding further Texas office.
15 de ago. de 2020 · James Edward (Pa) Ferguson (1871-1944), Texas governor, son of James Edward and Fannie (Fitzpatrick) Ferguson, was born on August 31, 1871, near Salado, Bell County, Texas. When he was four years old, his father died.
17 de feb. de 2022 · James Edward (Pa) Ferguson, Texas governor, son of James Edward and Fannie (Fitzpatrick) Ferguson, was born on August 31, 1871, near Salado, Bell County, Texas. When he was four years old, his father died. His mother continued to live on the farm, and he began working in the fields as a young boy.
After paying a $13,000 bond, he announced his candidacy for a third term as governor, and the legislature began an impeachment proceeding against him. Before the process could be completed, Ferguson resigned from office, contending that the legislative action against him was a kangaroo court.
Impeached: The Removal of Texas Governor James E. Ferguson, reveals how power ebbed and flowed in twentieth-century Texas and includes several annotated primary documents critical to understanding the Ferguson impeachment.
1 de dic. de 2002 · E. James Ferguson, author of the classic The Power of the Purse: A History of American Public Finance, 1776-1790, died at his home in Maryland on September 11, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise, his son Bruce, and two grandchildren.
James E. Ferguson. January 19, 1915 - August 25, 1917. Campaign material supporting Ferguson. Born: August 31, 1871 near Salado, Bell County, Texas. Early career: Ferguson's father died in 1876, and as soon as Ferguson was able, he helped out on the family's farm. He entered Salado College at 14, attending for two years.
