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The Andrew Jackson Houston Collection is comprised of papers inherited by A. J. Houston, from his father, Sam Houston. The collection was maintained by A. J. Houston until his death in 1941. These records were transferred to the Archives Division of the Texas State Library and Historical Commission by Jean Houston (Mrs. F.T.) Baldwin and Price Daniel Sr. on March 5, 1973.
Fast Facts About Temple. Temple Lea Houston, the last son of the illustrious Texan Sam Houston, carved his own niche in the annals of the American West. Born in the governor’s mansion in Austin, Texas, on August 12, 1860, Temple’s life was steeped in dramatic happenings from the start. His formative years saw the passing of both his parents ...
Hardcover. $199.99 3 Used from $199.99. Paperback. $30.00 1 New from $30.00. Written by the son of Sam Houston, this is an excellent history of Colonial Texas, the struggle for Independence and the war with Mexico. Includes modern copies of the 10 maps originally issued to accompany the book. Read more.
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Houston and Andrew Jackson. The relationship between Andrew Jackson and Sam Houston is an important narrative in the tapestry of American history. In many ways, it is a tale of mentorship, shared convictions, and political upheavals, punctuated by their inherent strength of character and relentless pursuit of their objectives.
US Senator. The son of Sam Houston, he was born in Independence, Texas, attended Baylor University and West Point, and in 1873 obtained a position as a Clerk in the Texas School Department, later moving to Washington, DC to accept a position in the US Land Office. In the late 1870s he was an organizer of Austin's...
Houston Family. General Sam Houston was born into a lineage steeped in courage and tenacity, traits he embodied throughout his storied life. His great-great-grandfather was Sir John Houston, who established the family estate in Scotland. Sir John’s second son, also John Houston emigrated to Ireland, and later brought his family to North ...
Houston was eighty-seven years old and became the oldest man to sit in the Senate. Before his death on June 26, 1941 Andrew Jackson Houston passed through the Senate an appropriation for $250,000 to complete the monument at the San Jacinto battleground.
