Henry A. Houston
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| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 |
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| Preceded by | L. Heisler Ball |
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| Succeeded by | Hiram R. Burton |
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| Born | July 10, 1847 Sussex County, Delaware |
| Died | April 5, 1925 (aged 77) Milford, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Millsboro, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Newark Academy |
| Occupation | businessman |
Henry Aydelotte Houston (July 10, 1847 – April 5, 1925) was an American teacher, businessman and politician, from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as U. S. Representative from Delaware. "Houston" is pronounced "house-ton," unlike the city in Texas with the same spelling.
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[edit] Early life and family
Houston was born July 10, 1847 in Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He attended the Newark Academy, now the University of Delaware. He lived in Missouri from 1872 until 1875, when he returned to Millsboro.
[edit] Professional and political career
After teaching school for five years, Houston engaged in mercantile pursuits, lumber manufacturing, and banking. At one time he was a member of the Sussex County School Commission
Houston was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902. During this term he served in the Democratic minority in the 58th Congress. He did not seek reelection in 1904, and served one term, from March 4, 1903 until March 3, 1905, during the administration of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.
[edit] Death and legacy
Houston died April 5, 1925 in Milford, Delaware and is buried in the Brotherhood Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware.
[edit] Public offices
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. U.S. Representatives took office March 4th and have terms of two years.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| U.S. Representative | Legislature | Washington | 1902 | March 4, 1903 | March 3, 1905 |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | ||
| 1902 | U.S. Representative | Henry A. Houston | Democratic | 16,396 | 43% | William A. Byrne L. Heisler Ball |
Republican Republican |
12,998 8,028 |
34% 21% |
[edit] References
- Carter, Richard B. (2001). Clearing New Ground, The Life of John G. Townsend, Jr.. Wilmington, Delaware: The Delaware Heritage Press. ISBN 0-924117-20-6.
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. U.S Congress. Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
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[edit] Places with more information
- University of Delaware Library 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965.
- Newark Free Library 750 Library Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 731-7550.
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library 2nd and High St., Odessa, Delaware (302) 378-8838.
- Historical Society of Delaware 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161.
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