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- Full name: Samuel Houston
- Born: March 2, 1793 in Lexington, Virginia
- Spouses: Eliza Allen, Tiana Rogers Gentry, Margaret Moffette Lea
- Died: July 26, 1863
- Houston, Texas was named for him
- His Texas Army defeated Mexico in the Battle of San Jacinto, to secure Texas' independence
- Fathered 8 children
- Was over 6 feet tall
- Statue in his honor stands nearly 70 feet in height
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Sam Houston served as Governor of Tennessee, Major General of the Texas Army, President of the Republic of Texas, U.S. Senator and Governor of the State of Texas. He played a key role in the Texas Revolution, in which Texas gained independence from Mexico.
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Timeline
- 1812: Fought in the War of 1812
- 1827-1829: 7th Governer of Tennessee
- 1836: Defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto
- 1836-1838: 1st President of the Republic of Texas
- 1841-1844: 3rd President of the Republic of Texas
- 1846-1859: Elected to U.S. Senate
- 1859-1861: 7th Governor of Texas
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Sam Houston Questions
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who were the 8 siblings of Sam Houston? I know I am a Houston descendant, but some think it is from one of his brothers. Can anyone help me 1 AnswerShe would have to be the granddaughter of William Houston and daughter of either Eugene or William Houston. William did not have any daughters named Suzannah. J... read more -
What strategy should the Utah Jazz against the Houston Rockets? 1 AnswerPound it inside!!!!! Without yao Ming the Rockets doesn't have any height. With Okur and Carlos Boozer the Jazz just needs to pound it inside and punish the Roc... read more -
Do you watch Sam Donaldson? 3 AnswersI have watched Sam Donaldson but I do get news from the internet as well as some of the cable news channels. I like to get viewpoints from different sources. read more
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Sam Houston Timeline
- 1793: Born on March 2 near Lexington, VA
- 1807: Moved with widowed mother and 8 siblings to Maryville, TN
- 1813: Joined the Army
- 1814: Injured in Battle of Horseshoe Bend
- 1818: Resigned his Army commission and returned home to Tennessee
- 1821: Elected Major General in State Militia
- 1823: Elected to Congress for first time
- 1827: Elected Governor of Tennessee
- 1829: Separated from first wife, resigned as Governor, and accepted as citizen of the Cherokee Nation
- 1833: Moved to Texas
- 1836: As Commander in Chief; led Texas Army to victory over Mexico in the decisive Battle of San Jacinto; elected President of Republic of Texas
- 1840: Married Margaret Lea of Alabama
- 1846: Elected to U.S. Senate
- 1860: Elected Governor of Texas
- 1861: Refused to take oath to Confederacy, removed from position as Governor
- 1863: Died in Huntsville, TX, July 25
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Sam Houston Namesakes
- City of Houston: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Sam Houston State University: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Sam Houston National Forest: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Fort Sam Houston: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Sam Houston Race Park: Official Site | Wikipedia
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