Francis Richard Lubbock (October 16, 1815–June 22, 1905) was a governor of Texas during the American Civil War. He was the brother of Thomas Saltus Lubbock, for whom the City of Lubbock is named. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... The Battle of New Orleans 1815 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 192 days remaining. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... Official language(s) None. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America between the United States of America, called the Union and the Confederate States of America, a coalition of eleven southern states that declared their independence and claimed the right of secession from the Union. ... Thomas (some sources say Thompson) Saltus Lubbock (November 29, 1817-January 1862) was a Texas Ranger and soldier in the Confederate army during the American Civil War. ... Flag of Lubbock Lubbock is the ninth-largest city in the state of Texas, located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado. ...

Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, Lubbock was a businessman in South Carolina before moving to Texas in 1836. During the Republic of Texas period, President Sam Houston appointed Lubbock to be comptroller. Beaufort is a city located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA and situated on the Beaufort River. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Official languages English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 6 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 26th 4,012,012 51. ... Charles Darwin 1836 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language English de facto nationwide also Spanish, French, German and Native American languages regionally Capital Washington-on-the-Brazos (1836) Harrisburg (1836) Galveston (1836) Velasco (1836) Houston (1837–1839) Austin (1839–1845) Largest city Houston, Texas Presidents David G. Burnet, Sam Houston, Mirabeau B. Lamar, Anson Jones Area 261... Sam Houston Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) 19th century statesman, politician and soldier. ... A comptroller may refer to a royal-household official who examines and supervises expenditures, or a public official who audits government accounts and sometimes certifies expenditures. ...

In 1857, Lubbock was elected lieutenant governor of Texas as a Democrat but failed in his reelection bid in 1859. Following the Confederate secession in 1861, Lubbock won the governorship of Texas. During his tenure, he supported Confederate conscription, working to draft all able-bodied men, including resident aliens into the Confederate Army. 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Motto: Deo Vindice (Latin: With God As Our Vindicator) Anthem: God Save the South (unofficial) Dixie (popular) Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans February 4, 1861–May 1... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

When Lubbock's term ended in 1863, he joined the military and was appointed to a lieutenant colonel's position, serving under Maj. Gen. John Bankhead Magruder. By 1864, Lubbock was promoted to aide-de-camp for Jefferson Davis. Following the Confederacy's military collapse Lubbock fled from Richmond, Virginia with Davis. They were soon caught by Union troops in Georgia. He was imprisoned at Fort Delaware for eight months before being paroled. 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ... John B. Magruder John Bankhead Magruder (May 1, 1807 – February 19, 1871) was a U.S. Army officer in the Mexican War, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Jefferson Davis (June 3, 1808 – December 6, 1889) was an American soldier and politician, most famous for serving as the first and only President of the Confederate States, leading the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. ... Nickname: River City Motto: Sic Itur Ad Astra Official website: http://www. ... Fort Delaware is a harbor defense facility built in 1859 on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. ...

After returning to Texas, Lubbock continued to pursue business interests in Houston and Galveston. From 1878 to 1891, he also served as State Treasurer. Nickname: Space City Motto: Official website: www. ... The Strand The City of Galveston is the county seat of Galveston County located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas within the Greater Houston area. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

External link

• Entry for Francis Richard Lubbock from the Handbook of Texas Online
• Read an entry about Francis R. Lubbockfrom the Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas published 1880, hosted by the Portal to Texas History.