Anson Jones
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Anson Jones (January 20, 1798 – January 9, 1858) was a doctor, businessman, member of Congress, and the fourth and last president of the Republic of Texas.
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Anson Jones | |
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4th President of the Republic of Texas | |
In office December 9, 1844 – February 19, 1846 | |
Vice President | Kenneth L. Anderson (1844–1845) None (1845–1846) |
Preceded by | Sam Houston |
Succeeded by | J. Pinckney Henderson (as governor of Texas) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1798-01-20)January 20, 1798 Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 9, 1858(1858-01-09) (aged 59) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Profession | Physician |
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