Miriam A. Ferguson
Former Governor of Texas
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 to be governor of any... Wikipedia
Born: June 13, 1875, Bell County, TX
Died: June 25, 1961 (age 86 years), Austin, TX
Previous offices: Governor of Texas (1933–1935), Governor of Texas (1925–1927), and First Lady/Gentleman of Texas (1915–1917)
Spouse: James E. Ferguson (m. 1899–1944)
Education: Salado College and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Party: Democratic Party
Place of burial: Texas State Cemetery, Austin, TX