Was Sam Houston an abolitionist

Answer 1

Yes, in fact he was a slave owner and at the same time he wanted Texas to remain in the Union. Perhaps his main reason for that was because he was certain that the Yankees would win any conflict and Texas and the South would suffer immensely as a result.

Answer 2

yes, at the time of his death it was recorded that he owned 12 slaves with a value of about $11,000.

Answer 3

Houston held numerous slaves. He did not believe in abolition, but he believed in the Union.

Answer 4

No, he was pro-slavery.