Throckmorton, J. W. (James Webb), 1825-1894

J. W. Throckmortion was elected governor of Texas in 1866, but was removed from office in 1867 by General Philip Sheridan. He also served as a US Congressman from 1870 to 1874.

From the description of Throckmorton, J. W., letters, 1867-1869. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 85376791

U.S. Rep. from Texas.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Charles Devens, 1879 Feb. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572478

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to President Hayes, 1879 Jul. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572470

James W. Throckmorton, born in Tennessee in 1825, moved to Texas in 1841. He studied medicine and served in the Mexican War as an army surgeon. After discharge from the army, he married Annie Rattan in 1848 and settled near McKinney in Collin County. In 1851, he entered politics and was elected to the Texas Legislature where he served as either a state representative or senator for the next ten years. A member of the Secession Convention in 1861, he was one of the seven delegates to vote against secession. Despite his vote, Throckmorton served in the Confederate army, eventually becoming a brigadier general. After the war, he served as president of the Constitutional Convention of 1866. He ran for governor of Texas in 1866 and was elected, defeating E. M. Pease. In July 1867, Throckmorton was removed from office by General Philip Sheridan as an impediment to reconstruction. Throckmorton continued in politics and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, holding that office from 1874 until 1888. He ran unsuccessfully for governor twice, in 1878 and 1890, before he died in 1894.

From the guide to the Papers, 1857-1940, (bulk 1857-1897), (Repository Unknown)

James Webb Throckmorton (1825-1894) was Governor of Texas during Reconstruction (1866-1867) and a Democratic politician, elected to represent the Texas 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1875 to 1879 and 1883 to 1889.

From the guide to the Throckmorton (James Webb) Papers 1932; 2008-206., 1838-1888, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)