Sam houston

Sam Houston

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  • Born

    Born
    Sam Houston was born on this day in Rockbridge County, VA.

  • Leaves Home

    Leaves Home
    Houston leaves home and joins the Cherokees.

  • Joins the Army

    Joins the Army
    Houston joins the U.S. Army.

  • Horseshoe Bend

    Horseshoe Bend
    Houston fights at the battle of Horseshoe Bend.

  • Becomes A Lawyer

    Becomes A Lawyer
    Houston resigns from the U.S. Army and becomes a lawyer.

  • Marries Eliza Allen

    Marries Eliza Allen
    Sam Houston marries Eliza Allen and they separate soon after.

  • Texas

    Texas
    Houston goes to Texas, leaving his life with the Indians.

  • Remember the Alamo

    Remember the Alamo
    Houston's army wins the battle of San Jacinto, gaining Texas its independence.

  • Becomes Governor

    Becomes Governor
    Houston is elected Governor of Texas.

  • Death

    Death
    Sam Houston dies of pneumonia in his home in Huntsville, Texas.