Anson Jones

Anson Jones (January 20, 1798 – January 9, 1858) was a doctor, businessman, congressman, and the fifth and last President of the Republic of Texas, sometimes called the "Architect of Annexation."

Read more about Anson Jones:  Early Life, Life in Texas, Political, Death, Legacy

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