Family
Andrew and Temple Houston became politicians, at the national and state level, respectively. Sam, Jr. was a soldier, physician and author; and William became a special agent with the Indian Service of the Department of Interior. Margaret and Sam Houston's children were the following, name for themselves and others in their families:
- Sam Houston, Jr. (1843–1894) Buried Old Independence Cemetery
- Nancy Elizabeth Houston Morrow (1846–1920)
- Margaret Houston Williams (1848–1906)
- Mary William Houston Morrow (1850–1931)
- Antoinette Power Houston Bringhurst (1852–1932)
- Andrew Jackson Houston (1854-1941) (U.S. Senator from Texas)
- William Rogers Houston (1858–1891)
- Temple Lea Houston (1860–1905) (state senator of the Texas Legislature, 1885–1888)
Read more about this topic: Margaret Lea Houston
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