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Sam Houston

Former Governor of Texas

Sam Houston was an American soldier and politician. His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas from Mexico in one of the shortest decisive battles in modern history. Wikipedia

Born: March 2, 1793, Rockbridge County, Virginia, VA

Died: July 26, 1863, Huntsville, TX

Children: Andrew Jackson Houston, Temple Lea Houston, MORE

Spouse: Margaret Lea Houston (m. 1840–1863), Eliza Allen (m. 1829–1837), Tiana Rogers Gentry

Siblings: Isabella Houston, Robert Houston, MORE

Previous offices: Governor of Texas (1859–1861), MORE

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