Sam Houston He was a US Senator at the time
Sam Houston
Sam Houston
US Senator
13 years
He was a Tennessee Congressman, but was a Texas US Senator for 13 years.
Sam Houston's mother was Elizabeth Paxton, and his father was Major Samuel Houston. Sam Houston was the 7th Governor of Texas, serving from December of 1859 to March of 1861. Before becoming governor, he was a US Senator from Texas.
Kansas' 46th Governor and former United States Senator is a Republican.
Kansas' 46th Governor and former United States Senator is a Republican.
Governer of Texas, U.S. Senator, and Govern of Tennessee
He was the President of the Republic of Texas, the Governor of both Texas and Tennessee and a US Senator.
Sam Houston's significance was he routed the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto, which is what ended the battle. he also was the first President of Texas before he served as a US Senator and a Governor of Texas.