New Mexico Governor. Educated at the University of Missouri, after moving to New Mexico in 1885, he established a successful business in the ranching and banking industries. Entering politics, he served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives (1893-96) and was a member of the New Mexico Territorial Senate in 1901. He also was a member of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners,(1901-02). He also served as a member of the Lincoln County Board of Equalization, (1901-11), served as the Mayor of Roswell, (1904-06) and served in the New Mexico State Senate, (1912-17). In 1922, he was elected as a Democratic the 6th New Mexico Governor, serving until 1925. During his term, a World War I veteran’s property tax exemption was sanctioned. After leaving office, he retired from politics and continued to stay active in his various business interests until his death.
New Mexico Governor. Educated at the University of Missouri, after moving to New Mexico in 1885, he established a successful business in the ranching and banking industries. Entering politics, he served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives (1893-96) and was a member of the New Mexico Territorial Senate in 1901. He also was a member of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners,(1901-02). He also served as a member of the Lincoln County Board of Equalization, (1901-11), served as the Mayor of Roswell, (1904-06) and served in the New Mexico State Senate, (1912-17). In 1922, he was elected as a Democratic the 6th New Mexico Governor, serving until 1925. During his term, a World War I veteran’s property tax exemption was sanctioned. After leaving office, he retired from politics and continued to stay active in his various business interests until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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