Who WAS Sam Houston?
Sam Houston
Former Governor of Texas
Samuel "Sam" Houston was an American politician and soldier, best known for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state. His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the independence of Texas from Mexico. Wikipedia
Born: March 2, 1793, Rockbridge County, VA
Died: July 26, 1863, Huntsville, TX
Nationality: American
Spouse: Margaret Lea Houston (m. 1840–1863), Eliza Allen (m. 1829–1837), Tiana Rogers Gentry
Children: Andrew Jackson Houston, Temple Lea Houston
Parents: Major Samuel Houston, Elizabeth Paxton