Thomas William House Sr.
Texan businessman and Mayor of Houston / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas William House Sr. (March 4, 1814 – January 17, 1880) was a merchant and cotton factor in Houston, Texas. He also invested in and organized transportation and utility companies in the Houston area. He was a veteran of the Texas Revolution and provided financial assistance to the Confederacy during the American Civil War.[1] He was mayor of Houston, Texas in 1862.[2]
Quick Facts 19th Mayor of Houston, Preceded by ...
Thomas William House Sr. | |
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19th Mayor of Houston | |
In office 1862–1862 | |
Preceded by | William J. Hutchins |
Succeeded by | William Anders |
Personal details | |
Born | March 4, 1814 Stoke St Gregory, Somerset, England |
Died | January 17, 1880(1880-01-17) (aged 65) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Shearn
(m. 1840) |
Children | 9, including Edward |
Residence | Houston, Texas |
Profession | Businessman |
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