New Mexico. Governor (1933-1934 : Hockenhull)

Hockenhull, a Democrat, was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1930 and re-elected in 1932. He became Governor upon the death of Governor Seligman in 1933 and served out the term which ended in 1934. Hockenhull was born in Missouri in 1877 and came to New Mexico in 1908. He practiced law and served as district and city attorney in Clovis, New Mexico before being elected Lieutenant Governor.

From the description of Governor Andrew W. Hockenhull papers, 1933-1934. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37842325

Andrew W. Hockenhull was born in Missouri on January 16, 1877. He attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri, received a bachelors degree from the University of Missouri in 1897, and studied law at the University of Texas. Hockenhull married Mame Drake of Bolivar, Missouri on November 20, 1901, and had three daughters. Hockenhull moved to New Mexico in 1908 and began practicing law in Clovis in 1909. He also served as assistant district attorney (1912-1916), and city attorney for six years. A Democrat, Hockenhull was elected Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in 1930 and was re-elected 1932. He became Governor upon the death of Governor Seligman in September, 1933, and completed the term in 1934.

From the guide to the Governor Andrew W. Hockenhull Papers, 1933-1934, (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)