Mildred Paxton Moody | |
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| First Lady of Texas | |
| In role January 17, 1927 – January 20, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Ferguson (as First Gentleman) |
| Succeeded by | Maud Gage Sterling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1897 Abilene, Texas, US |
| Died | March 1, 1983 (aged 85) Austin, Texas, US |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Spouse | |
| Education | |
| Known for | First Lady of Texas (1927–1931) Preservation of the Texas Governor's Mansion |
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Mildred Paxton Moody (April 20, 1897 – March 1, 1983) was the wife of Texas Governor Dan Moody. Upon her recommendation the 42nd Texas Legislature established the Board of Mansion Supervisors in 1931, with Mrs. Moody as the first head of the Board.[1] Until its abolishment in 1965, the Board oversaw all interior and exterior upkeep and enhancements to the Texas Governor's Mansion.[2]
- ^ "MP Moody". Texas State Cemetery. State of Texas. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ^ "Board of Mansion Supervisors". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Archived from the original on 19 May 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012.