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Bookmark or Share- Biography of Sam Houston, Founding Father of Texas - ThoughtCoSam Houston (March 2, 1793–July 26, 1863) was an American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. As commander of the forces fighting for Texas’ independence, he routed the Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto, which essentially won the struggle.
- Sam Houston - WikipediaSamuel Houston ( / ˈhjuːstən / ⓘ, HEW-stən; March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate.
- Sam Houston | Encyclopedia.comBorn March 2, 1793 Rockbridge County, Virginia. Died July 26, 1863 Huntsville, Texas. American politician. A s one of the most important and colorful figures in the early history of Texas, Sam Houston seemed to embody the state's bigness and independent spirit.
- Sam Houston - Biography & Facts | HISTORYSam Houston (1793-1863) was a lawyer, congressman and senator from Tennessee. After moving to Texas in 1832, he joined the conflict between U.S. settlers and the Mexican government and became...
- As Big as Texas: Sam Houston - HistoryNetThe children sobbed. Houston had been drifting in and out of consciousness, but as Margaret read from the Bible he stirred. “Texas!” he cried, naming the state—once a republic—he had helped forge. “Texas!”. Margaret held her husband’s hand. His last word was a name he loved even more than Texas: “Margaret.”. At 6:15 p.m. Sam ...
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