Sam Houston
Delanie Hamilon
Facts About Sam Houston
· Sam Houston was a Governor, Lawyer, and Military Leader.
· Houston's dad died when
Sam. H was 14.
· After Houston’s dad died his mother moved the family to Eastern Tennessee.
Other Facts About Sam Houston
• Born on March 2, 1793.
• Died July 26, 1863.
• Sam Houston's place of birth was in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
• From 1813 to 1814, Houston fought in the Creek War and was wounded at Horseshoe Bend.
• He was elected to Congress in 1823 and 1825.
• He was made the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836.
Sam Houston;s Quote
“In the name of the Constitution Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.”
Facts:
•He has 2 kids:
-Temple Lea Houston,
-Andrew Jackson Houston.
•Parents: Major Samuel Houston, and Elizabeth Paxton
•Sam Houston was Military Soldier.