S. W. T. Lanham

Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham was the 23rd governor of Texas from 1903 to 1907. He was a conservative Democrat. Prior to winning election as governor, he served two periods in the US House of Representatives. He served five terms from the 11th district then ran for governor, losing in his first attempt. When he returned to Congress, it was in the eighth district, where he served 4 terms.