Background
Houston, George Smith was born on January 17, 1808 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Son of David and Hannah (Regan) Houston.
Houston, George Smith was born on January 17, 1808 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. Son of David and Hannah (Regan) Houston.
10 children.
Delegate Union National.
Member Alabama Legislature, 1832. Member United States House of Representatives from Alabama, 27th-30th, 32d-36th congresses, 1841-1849, 1851-1861, senator-elect for term ending 1867, not permitted to take seat. Member United States Senate from Alabama, 1879.
Married Mary Beatty, 1835. Married second, Ellen Irvine, 1861.