Richard B. Hubbard, Smith County, TX

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Title: The Encyclopedia of Texas
Publisher: Texas Development Bureau, Dallas, Texas
Compiled and Edited by Ellis A. Davis and Edwin H. Grobe
Date: 1923

   RICHARD B. HUBBARD-Fifteenth governor of the Lone Star State, 
1876-1879, after graduating from Mercer University of Georgia, his 
native state, the University of Virginia and Harvard University with 
literary and law degrees, came to Texas in 1853 and settled in Tyler 
where his eloquence soon won him title of "Young Demosthenes." In 1856 
he was a member of the National Democratic Convention, soon afterwards 
was made United States Attorney for western Texas, then entered the 
legislature. In the Civil War he was a Confederate Colonel. In 1873 
he was elected lieutenant governor and upon the resignation of 
Governor COke, he succeeded to the governor's chair. Governor Hubbard 
was one of the most celebrated speakers of his day, and his ability 
as such being in demand throughout the nation, in campaign speaking, 
as well as his own state. In 1885 he was appointed Minister 
Plenipotentiary to Japan. He died at Tyler, Texas, 1901.