of Territory of Arkansas, 1829-1835. Last governor of Territory of
Arkansas, 1835-1836. United States senator from Arkansas, 1836-1844.
Died 1844.



GOVERNORS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS

Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the twenty-fifth state on June
15, 1836. From 1836 until 1874, governors were elected for four-year
terms. During the remainder of our history the term of office has been
two years.


1. James S. Conway, 1836-1840

Planter, surveyor, Democrat. Born in Tennessee, 1798. Came to Arkansas
from Missouri, 1820. Married Mary Jane Bradley, 1826; six children.

First surveyor-general of Arkansas Territory. Inaugurated as first
governor of the State of Arkansas, September 13, 1836. In 1840 retired
to "Walnut Hill," his plantation in Lafayette County. Died 1855.


2. Archibald Yell, 1840-1844

Lawyer, Democrat. Born in Tennessee, 1797 or 1799. Served in War of
1812, and in Seminole War of 1818. Married Mary Scott, 1821; two
children. Married Ann Jordan Moore, 1827; four children. Married Maria
Ficklin, 1836.