Oscar Branch Colquitt
Oscar Branch Colquitt (December 16, 1861 – March 8, 1940) was the 25th Governor of Texas from January 17, 1911, to January 19, 1915. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Gov. Colquitt defended the actions of the Texas Rangers who allegedly crossed into Mexico in pursuit of the body of Clemente Vergara in March 1914.
Oscar Branch Colquitt | |
|---|---|
| 25th Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 17, 1911 – January 19, 1915 | |
| Lieutenant | Asbury Bascom Davidson William Harding Mayes |
| Preceded by | Thomas Mitchell Campbell |
| Succeeded by | James E. Ferguson |
| Member of the Texas Railroad Commission | |
| In office 1903–1911 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1861 Camilla, Georgia, C.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1940 (aged 78) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alice Fuller Murrell
(m. 1885) |
| Children | 5 |
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