Oklahoma Governor. He was an ordained Methodist Minister and moved to Chautauqua County, Kansas, where he preached and taught school. He purchased and edited the Sedan Republican newspaper, (1889-91), moved to Watonga, Oklahoma Territory, in 1892 and established the Watonga Republican newspaper. There he was appointed Postmaster of Watonga, in 1897. In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Ferguson as a Republican the 6th Governor of Oklahoma, serving until 1906. After leaving office, he continued to publish newspapers until his death at age 63.
Oklahoma Governor. He was an ordained Methodist Minister and moved to Chautauqua County, Kansas, where he preached and taught school. He purchased and edited the Sedan Republican newspaper, (1889-91), moved to Watonga, Oklahoma Territory, in 1892 and established the Watonga Republican newspaper. There he was appointed Postmaster of Watonga, in 1897. In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Ferguson as a Republican the 6th Governor of Oklahoma, serving until 1906. After leaving office, he continued to publish newspapers until his death at age 63.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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