Frances Cox Henderson | |
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| First Lady of Texas | |
| In role February 19, 1846 – December 21, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Martha Evans Gindratt Wood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frances Cox July 21, 1820 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 1897 (aged 76) East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
Frances Cox Henderson (July 21, 1820 – January 25, 1897) was the First Lady of Texas and the wife of the first Governor of the State of Texas, James Pinckney Henderson. She was well-educated and multi-lingual, translating books in Europe. Throughout her life, she was involved in civic work such as women's suffrage, and helped run her husband's law office. She was instrumental in helping the Episcopal Church establish individual congregations in East Texas. In her final years living in New Jersey, she established the Good Shepherd home for women.