Houston, Sam

• Regional: North America: United States: Texas: Society and Culture: History  (105)

Handbook of Texas Online: Houston, Samuel - Biography of the first President of the Republic of Texas.

The Life of Sam Houston - Chronology, frequently asked questions, and other information. Includes biographical information on Margaret Lea Houston, Houston's last wife.

Sam Houston - Biographical sketch, with photograph.

Sam Houston - Short biography.

Sam Houston Historic School House - Large collection of information about Sam Houston and the building where he taught school as a young man in Tennessee. Includes biographical facts and topical essays.

Sam Houston: Man of Honor - Good biographical treatment (with many quotes) of a complex man whose personal history is intertwined with that of Texas and the United States. He was for states rights but against secession.

Sam Houston's Cannonball - Relates the story of the celabratory firing of cannon when Texas won its independence from Mexico.

Texas Treasures - Sam Houston - Texas State Library - Biography plus photographs and text of letters from Houston and documents he signed.