James Allred
1899–1959 (age 60)
Politician
Biography
James V. Allred (1899–1959) served Texas with distinction as governor from 1935 to 1939, guiding the state through the challenges of the Great Depression with a steady hand and progressive vision. He later accepted a federal judgeship, carrying the same sense of fairness and dedication into the courtroom.
His public career was rooted in genuine concern for citizens, and his memory is preserved in the lives he touched through legislation, reform, and his calm leadership during uncertain times.