farmer and cowboy in Texas. Moved to Conway, 1874; became a carpenter
and contractor. Attended Arkansas Industrial University (now the
University of Arkansas). Married Louvinia Wallace, 1883.

Governor, 1909-1913. Philanthropist, business and civic leader for many
years. Died 1937.


23. Joseph T. Robinson, 1913

Lawyer, Democrat. Born near Lonoke, Arkansas, 1872. Educated in the
common schools; Arkansas Industrial University; and the law department
of the University of Virginia. Admitted to bar 1895; commenced practice
in Lonoke. Married Ewilda Gertrude Miller, 1896.

Member, House of Representatives, Lonoke County, 1895. Congressman,
1903-1913. Governor, 1913; resigned to become United States senator,
1913-1937. Democratic leader in Senate, 1923-1937. Democratic nominee
for vice-president of the United States, 1928. Died 1937.


24. George W. Hays, 1913-1917

Lawyer, Democrat. Born near Camden, Arkansas, 1863. Graduated from
Washington And Lee University. Married Ida Virginia Yarborough, 1895;
two children.

County judge, Ouachita County, 1901-1905. Circuit judge, 1906-1913.
Governor, 1913-1917. Died 1927.