Sam Houston

By: Brantley Thompson

Early LifeDate of Birth: March 2, 1793

Place of Birth: Rock Bridge County, VirginiaSiblings (brothers/sisters): Paxton, Robert, James,

John, William, Isabella, Mary, and Eliza HoustonChildhood Information: Sam spent most of his

youth in the mountains of Tennessee. He became acquainted with the Cherokee Indians, and spent much time with them, an activity which he much preferred over studies and working on the farm.

Early Life

Education: SAM was not ever interested in education. he attended school ages 8-14.Physical Characteristics: Sam`s military records show he was 6`2 at 19 years old.

Some believe that Sam died 6`6. Sam Houston showed leadership, bravery, and

honesty.

AdulthoodWifes: Margret Moffette Lea, Eliza Allen,

Tina RogersChildren: Sam Houston,Jr., Nancy

Elizabeth, Margaret Lea, Mary William, Antoinette Power, Andrew Jackson Houston,

William Rogers Houston, Temple Lea Houston.

Careers: Statesman, politician, and a soldier.

Role During the Texas Revolution

Key parts in the Texas revolution: Sam Houston was Commander-In-Chief of the Texas Revolution. He

was evolved with the Texas revolution ever since it started.

Final YearsWhen and were did your person die? Sam Houston died 70 years old at 6:15 pm on

July 26, 1863.How did your person die? Sam Houston

died of pneumonia.Why was your person so important to Texas history? Sam Houston was the

second president of Texas` Republic. he defeated Santa Anna at the battle of

jacinto, and he was Commander-In-chief of the Texas revolution.

Work Cited

http://www.isjunction.com/people/houston.htmhttp://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/d_h/houston.htmhttp://www.lonestar.net/mall/texasinfo/shouston.htmhttp://www.tshaonline.org/hanbook/online/artocles/fho73