Ma Ferguson, the first woman governor of the Lone Star State, was the one returning to the mansion with a first spouse in tow Jim Pa Ferguson had been impeached during his second term as governor, disqualifying him from holding the position again But no such rule appliedMiriam Ferguson, in full Miriam Amanda Wallace Ferguson, byname Ma Ferguson, (born June 13, 1875, Bell county, Texas, US—died June 25, 1961, Austin, Texas), American politician who in 1925 became the first female governor of Texas after campaigning as a standin for her husband, James Edward (Jim) Ferguson, who had been convicted of financial crimes and impeached as governorAbout Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators Mrs Ma Ferguson On Day Of Inauguration As First Woman Governor Of Texas Lawrence T Jones Iii Texas Photographs Smu Digital Collections Ma ferguson is best known for ...