Houston, George S. (George Smith), 1811-1879

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Houston, a lawyer from Athens, Alabama, served in the U.S. Congress, 1841-1849 and 1851-1861. In 1874, he was elected governor of Alabama and served two successive terms. He was sent to the U.S. Senate in 1879, but died later that year.

From the description of Papers, 1839-1881. (Auburn University). WorldCat record id: 28627376

U.S. Representative and Senator from Alabama, and Governor of Alabama; from Athens (Limestone Co.), Ala.

From the description of Papers, 1831-1899. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19643068

Governor of Alabama and U.S. Senator.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Montgomery, Ala., to W.W. Garth, 1877 Dec. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269530277
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creatorOf Alabama. State Board of Assessment. Minute books, 1870-1882. Alabama Department of Archives and History
creatorOf Houston, George Smith, 1811-1879. Papers, 1839-1881. Auburn University.
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879 Smithsonian Institution Archives
creatorOf Alabama. Governor (1845-1847 : Martin). Administrative files, 1845-1847. Alabama Department of Archives and History
creatorOf Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889. Calling cards, ca. 1850-1889. Boston Athenaeum
creatorOf Houston, George Smith, 1811-1879. Autograph letter signed : Montgomery, Ala., to W.W. Garth, 1877 Dec. 10. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Alabama. Governor (1857-1861 : A.B. Moore). Military correspondence, 1860-1861. Alabama Department of Archives and History
creatorOf Houston, George S. (George Smith), 1811-1879. Papers, 1831-1899. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Carmichael, Emmett B. Pamphlets vertical file--persons, [ca.1835]-[ca.1835]- Alabama Department of Archives and History
referencedIn Alabama. Governor (1878-1882 : Cobb). Administrative files, 1878-1882. Alabama Department of Archives and History
creatorOf Alabama. Governor (1847-1849 : Chapman). Administrative files, 1847-1849. Alabama Department of Archives and History
creatorOf Alabama. Governor (1874-1878: Houston). Administrative files, 1874-1878. Alabama Department of Archives and History
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referencedIn Alabama Department of Archives and History cased photographs collection, circa 1840-1913. Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Birth 1811-01-17

Death 1879-12-31

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