USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The election was held in preparation for the annexation of Texas by the United States and resulted in the election of James Pinckney Henderson, who received 82% of the vote and became the first governor of the new state.

Detailed explanation-2: -James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of the state of Texas, held office from February 19, 1846 to December 21, 1847. He was born March 31, 1808 in North Carolina and came to Texas in 1836 from Mississippi after raising a company of volunteers to fight for Texas independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -About. JAMES PINCKNEY HENDERSON was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina but left to read law and was admitted to the Bar in 1829. In 1836, he led a company of militia to Texas to fight in the revolution and was commissioned Brigadier-General.

Detailed explanation-4: -Early in 1837 Henderson was appointed Texas minister to England and France and was commissioned particularly to secure recognition and treaties of amity and commerce. Largely through his efforts both England and France entered into trade agreements with the Republic and ultimately recognized Texas independence.