Life and Death of Sam Houston

By hbarrum
  • Born in Rockbridge County, VA

    Born in Rockbridge County, VA
  • He moved to Maryville, TN with his family.

    He moved to Maryville, TN with his family.
  • He left his family to live with the Cherokee's

    He left his family to live with the Cherokee's
  • Wounded in the battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Wounded in the battle of Horseshoe Bend
  • He got married to Eliza Allen; resigned GV

    He got married to Eliza Allen; resigned GV
  • Went back to Cherokee's married Tiana Rogers

    Went back to Cherokee's married Tiana Rogers
  • Got into a fight with Willaim Stanbery; went to TX

    Got into a fight with Willaim Stanbery; went to TX
  • Starting practicing law in Nacogdoches

    Starting practicing law in Nacogdoches
  • Became commander-in-chief in the Texas army

    Became commander-in-chief in the Texas army
  • Led the victory in San Jacinto; pres. of Texas

    Led the victory in San Jacinto; pres. of Texas
  • On May 9, he married Margaret Moffet Law

    On May 9, he married Margaret Moffet Law
  • His first son was born; Sam Jr.

    His first son was born; Sam Jr.
  • He was in Washington as a Texas Senator

    He was in Washington as a Texas Senator
  • Nancy is born at Ravenhill

    Nancy is born at Ravenhill
  • Houston buys property in Huntsville to build Woodland home

    Houston buys property in Huntsville to build Woodland home
  • Margaret Lea is born in Huntsville

    Margaret Lea is born in Huntsville
  • Mary Willie is born in Huntsville

    Mary Willie is born in Huntsville
  • Antoinelte Power, the Houston's 4th daughter is born in Huntsville

    Antoinelte Power, the Houston's 4th daughter is born in Huntsville
  • Andrew Jackson Houston is born at Huntsville

    Andrew Jackson Houston is born at Huntsville
  • William Rogers is born in Huntsville

    William Rogers is born in Huntsville
  • Elected Governor of Texas

    Elected Governor of Texas
  • Last child Temple Lea was born

    Last child Temple Lea was born
  • Refused tthe confederate oath

    Refused tthe confederate oath
  • July 26, he died in Huntsville Texas of Pneumonia in the Steamboat House

    July 26, he died in Huntsville Texas of Pneumonia in the Steamboat House