Gray Jones Houston
Full Name: Gray Jones HoustonDate of birth: April 4, 1812
Date of death: April 26, 1878
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| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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| H | 72 | Nov 2, 1863 - May 18, 1864 | 10th (1) | Sutherland Springs / Wilson | Bexar, Dawson, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde |
(1) Felix T. Elder, in special election 4/25/1864, sworn 5/18/1864, succeeded G.J. Houston. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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House District 72
Nov 2, 1863 - May 18, 1864 Legislatures: 10th (1) Home City/County: Sutherland Springs / Wilson Counties in district: Bexar, Dawson, Kinney, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde |
(1) Felix T. Elder, in special election 4/25/1864, sworn 5/18/1864, succeeded G.J. Houston. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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Other Resources
- Mentioned in biographical sketch, Augustus Weyman Houston, pp. 418-419. Relatives: Dr. G.J. Houston, father, Augustus Weyman Houston, son. Biographical Souvenir of the State of Texas, Containing Biographical Sketches of the Representative Public, and Many Early Settled Families, 1889.
- Census of 1860 - G.J. Houston, Wilson, Bexar County, age 45, born circa 1815 in Tennessee, farmer.
Census of 1870 - G.J. Houston, San Antonio, Bexar County, age 56, born circa 1814 in Tennessee, doctor. FamilySearch. 1860 - Dr. Gray Jones Houston, birth date 4/4/1812, death date 4/26/1878, burial in City Cemetery #1, San Antonio, Bexar County. Find a Grave.
- Mention in history of Maverick family, "One Samuel Maverick Who Shipped First Bale," San Antonio Express, 9/8/1912, p. 30. "Elizabeth A. M. Weyland, who married April, 1844, Dr. Gray Jones Houston, and they had six children, the eldest of whom, Hon. Augustus W. Houston, ex-State Senator . . ." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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10th R.S. - 1863
Public Buildings Roads, Bridges and Ferries |
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