James F. Hinkle facts for kids
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James F. Hinkle
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| 6th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1925 |
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| Lieutenant | Vacant Jose A. Baca |
| Preceded by | Merritt C. Mechem |
| Succeeded by | Arthur T. Hannett |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| In office 1912–1917 |
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| 8th New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands | |
| In office 1931–1932 |
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| Governor | Arthur Seligman |
| Preceded by | Austin D. Crile |
| Succeeded by | Frank Vesely |
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| Born | October 20, 1862 Franklin County, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 1951 (aged 88) Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lillie E. Roberts |
| Residence | Roswell |
| Profession | Banker, rancher |
James Fielding Hinkle (born October 20, 1862 – died March 26, 1951) was an American banker and politician. He is best known for serving as the sixth governor of New Mexico.
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Early Life and Moving West
James Hinkle was born in Franklin County, Missouri, on October 20, 1862. He went to college at the University of Missouri. In 1885, when he was about 23 years old, he moved to New Mexico. There, he started a very successful business career.
A Career in Politics
James Hinkle began his political journey early. From 1891 to 1893, he was a member of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. This board helps manage local government. He also served in the New Mexico Territorial House of Representatives from 1893 to 1896.
Later, he became a member of the New Mexico Territorial Senate in 1901. He also helped manage taxes as part of the Lincoln County Board of Equalization from 1901 to 1911. From 1904 to 1906, he was the mayor of Roswell. After New Mexico became a state, he served in the New Mexico State Senate from 1912 to 1917.
Governor of New Mexico
On November 7, 1922, James Hinkle was elected Governor of New Mexico. He won the election by a popular vote, meaning many people voted for him. During his time as governor, he approved a special tax break for veterans who had served in the First World War. He was the Governor of New Mexico from January 1, 1923, to January 1, 1925.
After his term as governor, Hinkle was elected to another important role. In 1931, he became the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. He served one two-year term in this position.
Later Years and Legacy
Even after leaving political office, James Hinkle stayed busy with his business work. He passed away in Roswell, New Mexico, on March 26, 1951, at 88 years old.
In 1964, he was honored for his work in the cattle industry. He was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This shows how important he was to the history of the American West.
