James Pinckney Henderson was an American and Republic of Texas lawyer, politician, and soldier, and the first governor of the State of Texas. Wikipedia
Born: March 31, 1808, Lincolnton, NC
Died: June 4, 1858 (age 50 years), Washington, D.C.
Spouse: Frances Cox Henderson (m. 1839–1858)
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Lincoln Academy
Party: Democratic Party
Grandparent: Violet Henderson
Great-grandparent: Hugh Lawson