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# Miriam A. Ferguson

(1875–1961)   Politician   United States

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Miriam A. Ferguson was a politician from the United States.

## Quick Facts About Miriam A. Ferguson

Born June 13, 1875

Died June 25, 1961

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Spouse James E. Ferguson

## About Miriam A. Ferguson

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.

##  Quotes by Miriam A. Ferguson

> [English was good enough for Jesus Christ and it's good enough for the children of Texas.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miriam-a-ferguson/english-was-good-enough-for-jesus-christ-and-it-s-good-enough-for-the/)

[Miriam A. Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-a-ferguson/)

[Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/)

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> [As we put into all our schools more humane education, and foster the spirit of justice and kindness toward the "lower" creatures,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/miriam-a-ferguson/as-we-put-into-all-our-schools-more-humane-education-and-foster-the/)

[Miriam A. Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-a-ferguson/)

[Creatures](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/creatures/)

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