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James Sevier Conway (December 9, 1798-March 3, 1855) was the first governor of the State of Arkansas. Conway was a member of the Democratic Party. Conway is considered the founder of the City of Little Rock as his surveying business controlled the land where the city sprang up. Between 1832 and 1836 he was the surveyor-general for the Arkansas Territory. He was elected governor of the state in 1836, and served until 1840.
