Francis Richard Lubbock (October 16, 1815 - June 22, 1905) was a governor of Texas during the American Civil War. He was the brother of Thomas Saltus Lubbock, for whom the City of Lubbock is named. Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, Lubbock was a businessman in South Carolina before moving to Texas in 1836. During the Republic of Texas period, President Sam Houston appointed Lubbock to be comptroller. Wikipedia
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