Arkansas Governor. He attended the University of Kentucky, in 1910, earned a law degree from the University of Arkansas, was admitted to the bar and established a private law practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. He also worked as a school teacher to supplement his income. Entering politics, he served as assistant secretary of the Arkansas Senate, (1911-15) and as deputy state superintendent of public instruction, (1912-16). He also served as Arkansas Secretary of State, (1917-21). In 1925, he was elected as a Democrat the 27th Governor of Arkansas, serving until 1927. During his term, 11 honorary commissions were abolished with a salaried three-member Board of Charities and Corrections. The office of Commissioner of Insurance and Revenue and Arkansas's first state park at Petit Jean Mountain were established. Also construction began on a new state hospital in Little Rock and a constitutional amendment was enacted that increased the number of state Supreme Court judges. Unsuccessful for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death.
Arkansas Governor. He attended the University of Kentucky, in 1910, earned a law degree from the University of Arkansas, was admitted to the bar and established a private law practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. He also worked as a school teacher to supplement his income. Entering politics, he served as assistant secretary of the Arkansas Senate, (1911-15) and as deputy state superintendent of public instruction, (1912-16). He also served as Arkansas Secretary of State, (1917-21). In 1925, he was elected as a Democrat the 27th Governor of Arkansas, serving until 1927. During his term, 11 honorary commissions were abolished with a salaried three-member Board of Charities and Corrections. The office of Commissioner of Insurance and Revenue and Arkansas's first state park at Petit Jean Mountain were established. Also construction began on a new state hospital in Little Rock and a constitutional amendment was enacted that increased the number of state Supreme Court judges. Unsuccessful for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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