About Sam Houston

Sam Houston was the son of Major Samuel Houston and Elizabeth Paxton. He was born on Timber Ridge in Rockbridge County, VA.

After the death of his father, Sam's mother moved the family to Baker Creek, Tennessee. Sam ran away at the ago of 13 and was soon in the company of the Cherokee Tribe of Chief Oolooteka. The tribe adopted young Sam and bestowed upon him the name "Colonneh", which means "the raven".

When Sam was 19 years old, he returned to Maryville where he founded Tennessee's first school ever built in that state. Soon thereafter, Sam became an attorney and set up a practice in Lebanon, Tennessee. In 1818, he became Attorney General for the Nashville District.

In 1822, Sam was elected to the House of Representatives for the State of Tennessee and held that seat until 1827.

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