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Houston (SAMUEL an American statesman)

SAMUEL, an American statesman; born in Rockbridge co., Va., March 2, 1793; was of Scotch-Irish descent. In 1818 he began the study of SAMUEL HOUSTON law; in 1823 and 1825 was elected to Congress; and in 1827 governor of Tennessee. On removing to Texas in 1832 he was made a general of Texas troops.

HOVEY In 1836 he defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto, which resulted in the independence of Texas, and he was elected president of the new republic. In 1845 Texas entered the Union, and Houston was chosen United States senator. He was elected governor of Texas in 1859; and was deposed for adherence to the Union in 1861. He died in Huntsville, Tex., July 25, 1863.