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KEN BRIDGES James Pinckney Henderson may not have been one of the most famous of early Texas figures, but his actions were perhaps some of the most important.  As a lawyer, diplomat, and the state’s first governor, he helped build strong foundations for the future of Texas.  Henderson was born in North Carolina in 1808.  By the age of 21, he had graduated from the University of North Carolina Law School and earned admission to the state bar.  He became known for his voracious study habits during his years in school, poring over law books up to 18 hours per day.    For Henderson, failure to give oneself entirely to a task was never acceptable.  His dedication won him great admiration among his peers.  Because of this, he rose quickly to the rank of colonel in the North Carolina militia.  In 1835, he moved to central Mississippi where he opened a law practice.  However, news of the events unfolding in Texas captured his attention.  The Texas Revolut

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