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Greer ================================================================================ January 1997 I am trying to tie my family back to Sam Houston. My grandfather, Edgar Monroe Houston, told us when I was a young boy how we were related to Sam Houston, None of us write down and now I am spending a lot of time trying to get everything tied together. I am looking for a link between George Monroe Houston, my great grandfather. In order for me to tie back to Sam Houston, I must find the name of George Monroe's father. Beth Lane (elane@sowege.net) gave me the e-mail address of Robert Millwee (rmillwee@startext.net). I sent my information that I have listed below to him. I have talked to him in Fort Worth. He is related to Sam Houston and is at the same stage that I am. He is also related to Josiah Tidwell Greer for Arkansas. It looks like we are related on both sides Houston & Greer. In my research, I found information by G. Bernie Houston of Albuquerque, NM on the line of Major Samuel Houston. I also came across the name Teasdale in my endeavors. My grandfather, Edgar Monroe HOuston, told us how we are related to Sam Houston, but non of us wrote it down. Listed here is family information on George Monroe Houston and a bit of history on Samuel Houston, President of Texas. Samuel's family was originally from Rockbridge, Virginia. GEORGE MONROE HOUSTON George Monroe Houston was born April 13, 1838 in Sumter County, Alabama He died April 20, 1918 in the Webster Community, Wood County Texas where he was buried in the Sharon Cemetery on April 30, 1918. George moved to TN near Phexie MS. He was overseer of a plantation. The plantation flooded and could not work land. George decided to move to Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX in about 1882. The reason George moved from TN was because of a family feud. George's father was killed in the feud. Another Good Veteran Gone By Will D. Suiterm Nephew of G. M. Houston The subject of this sketch, G. M. Houston, familiarly known as Uncle Houston, was born in Sumpter County, Al., April 13th, 1838 and departed this life at his home in the Webster Community, April 29th, 1918. In his early life he moved to Mississippi and in 1860 was married to Miss Mary Newton to which union there were born eight children, 4 of who survive their father. On the 17th day of last September, his wife was called home, at which time it was thought Uncle Houston could not survive the shock as he was then in very low health, but he improved some and for some it was thought he might regain his health. Soon after his marriage, he was called into the service of his state as a Confederate soldier and was with the 40th Miss. Regiment, Featherstone's Brigade, Loring's Division of the Tennessee Army, and was severely wounded at Peachtree Creek near Atlanta, Georgia, the wound being in his foot and from which he never entirely recovered, but from which he suffered greatly during the last several years. In December, 1882, he moved with his family to Texas, since which time resided almost continuously in the community of his last home. In 1833 he united with the Missionary Baptist Church and was a consistent member of the same. Uncle Houston was a man who loved his church, loved his state and loved his many friends, and one who took a special delight in assisting those who needed assistance. No one was too poor to receive his desire to relived suffering humanity wherever he could. He was very much interested in the welfare of his community and was always found doing all he could for the up building of the same. When your humble scribe ventured as a mere lad, to try to teach school, Uncle Houston was one of the first trustees signing his contract and during the four sessions he taught in his community he remained a trustee, and whenever there was anything to be done for the betterment of the school, the entire community could always rely upon him for every assistance that he could give. It is certainly the delight of every struggling teacher to speak the praises of those who on all occasions, stand up for the best interest of their community. The growing youth and developing manhood of every community continually sings anthems of the spirit of every man of that kind, and the continued progress of the country is a monument to his memory. In 1860 Mr. Houston was initiated into the ministries of the Masonic Lodge, there after a continuous attendant upon its meetings, by which order he was laid to rest at the Sharon Cemetery, April 30th 1918. In 1890, Mr. Houston was elected cotton weigher and served 8 years in that capacity, after which he was elected Justice of the Peace and served 4 years in that capacity, during which time his honesty and integrity as a public official was above reproach. In fact, like the good soldier he was in the Confederate cause, he continued to be a good and true man where ever he was placed. The true and tried soldier of the Confederate days never fails, and when the present great was involved our country, the same patriotic sentiments were stirred in his heart as of yore, and the young men of the country could not be more interested in the great conflict than he was. He was our friend, and as long as memory shall last the recollection of such friendship can never die. He lived to ripe old age. The harvest time had come, and when the souls of just men are made perfect, he will be with those who sing praises evermore. Those where in sorrowing should look only to that future day of great rejoicing and should be content to know that he has been spared a long life of great service. (This article was found the bible of Edgar Monroe Houston after his death) The following information comes from records provided by National Archives and Record Administration, 7th & Pennsylvania Ave. NW,Washington, DC 20408. The Company Muster Roll, Co. A. 40 Regiment Mississippi Volunteers for Sept & Oct 1862 shows that G. M. Houston enlisted on March 7, 1862 at Jackson, Miss. by Capt. Parrett. The muster showed G. M. was last paid on July 1, 186-. The year must be 1862. Company Muster Roll for Nov. & Dec 1862 showed last paid Oct. 31, 186-. It also showed that on Nov. 8, 1862 promoted from ranks to lst Sgt. Company Muster Roll for Feb. 28 to Oct 31, 1863 showed last paid Feb. 28, 1863. It also showed him absent. Under Remarks: Furloughed in Mobile Hospital for 60 days. Coming Aug. 4 at the expiration, it was extended by Medical Board. VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, JULY 7, 1863 TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, KNOW YE THAT: G. M. Houston lst Sergeant of Co. "HI' Regiment 40th Miss. Volunteers., C. S. A. being a prisoner of War, in the hands of the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg and its Garrison, by Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C. S. A., Commanding, on the 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath--- That I will not take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any military police or constabulary force in any Fort, garrison or field work, held by the Confederate States of America, against the United States of America, nor as guard of prisons, depots or stores, nor discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers, against the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper authority. s G. M. Houston Ist Sgt. Co "HI' 40th Miss Reg CSA Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss., this 7th day of July, 1863 Geo W. Goddard, Capt. Co. C 31 Regiment, Ill. Volunteers, and Paroling officer G. Houston Pvt Co ? 40 Regiment Ga Appears on a List of Confederate prisoners delivered off Mobile Harbor, Ala, August 4, 1863. G. M. Houston Sergant Co H 40th Regiment Miss Appears on a List of Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons, Attendants, and sick Confederate Prisoners of war captured at the capitulation of Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863; now on board the U. S. Steamer H. Chouteau en route for Mobile, Ala., via New Orleans, La. SAMUEL HOUSTON President of Texas Robert Houston and wife Mary Davidson had seven children. They were as follow: James, Samuel (Major), John, Anne, Ester, Margaret, and Mary. Major Samuel Houston, son of Robert and Mary Davidson Houston, and wife Elizabeth Paxton had eight children. They were as follow: James, Paxton, Isabelle, Robert, John, Mary, Samuel "Sam", and William. Samuel "Sam" Houston was born March 2, 1793 in Rockbridge County, Virginia and died July 26, 1863 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas where he was buried. He married first Eliza Allen in 1829, but seperated after three months marriage. Sam married second Tiana Rogers in a Cherokee ceremony in 1830. They settled in what is now eastern Oklahoma. By late 1832, Sam and Tiana had moved to Texas, which was under Mexican rule. in 1840 Sam took his third wife, Margaret Lea of Alabama. They eventually became the parents of eight children. SAM HOUSTON - A CHRONOLOGY - Published in Dallas Morning News February 28, 1993 March 2, 1793: Born in Rockbridge County, VA., to Major Samuel Houston and Elizabeth Paxton Houston. 1806: Houstons have to sell their plantation to pay debts: MajorHouston dies. 1807: Sam Houston's mother takes him and her seven other children to Blount County TN. Sam spends most of his time with Cherokee Indians, who call him "the Raven". 1812: Sam Houston, with almost no formal education, opens a private school. 1813: Joins the Army. Under Gen. Andrew Jackson, he distinguishes himself against the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama, where he is wounded three times. He formed a close and enduring relationship with Jackson. Much of the rest of Houston's five-year military career is spend as a sub-agent to the Cherokee Indians. 1819: Elected district attorney of Davidson County (Nashville), TN. 1823: Elected on the Democratic ticket to Congress. He served two terms. 1827: Elected governors of Tennessee. 1829: Marries Eliza Allen, but they separated in less than three months. Neither ever comments on the cause. The scandal leads Houston to.resign as governor and he leaves for Arkansas Territory, where he again lives with the Cherokees. 1830: Marries, under Cherokee ceremony, Tiana Rogers, an Indian and ancestor of humorist Will Rogers, and they settle in what is now eastern Oklahoma. 1832: He is reprimanded by the House for assaulting U. S. Rep. William Stanbery of Ohio during a trip to Washington to represent the Cherokees. 1832: Late 1832, leaves the Cherokees and Tiana for Texas, where he joins the opposition of Mexican rule. 1835: Is appointed commander of the Texas armed forces. 1836: March 2, Texas declares independence from Mexico. (This is also Houston's 43rd birthday.) March 2, 1836: Some 400 Texas troops, taken prisoner by the Mexican army, are massacred at Goliad. April 21, 1836: April 21, the Texas army fewer than 800 strong, surprises and defeats a Mexican army nearly twice as large on the San Jacinto River near what is now Houston. Mexican dictator Antonio Lopex de Santa Anna is captured the following day and independence is won. Sept. 5, 1836: Texas voters adopt a constitution and elect Houston to a two-year tern as the first president of the republic. Oct. 22, 1836: Houston is inaugurated president. He advocates annexation of Texas by the United States, but the United States is not ready to admit another slave state. Houston does not succeed himself. 1840: Houston marries Margaret Lea of Alabama. They eventually have eight children. 1841: Houston is elected again to the presidency of the republic and serves through 1844. 1845: Texas joins the United States. Houston and Thomas J. Rusk are the first senators sent to Washington. 1859: Houston leaves the U. S. Senate to run and win the governor-ship of Texas. He is one of the few Southern political leaders who oppose secession. March 1861: Houston refuses to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederate government and is deposed from office. July 26, 1863: Houston dies at Huntsville. Sources: Encyclopedia Americana; Sam Houston, Colossus in Buckskin by George Creel; Sam Houston: A Biography of the Father of Texas by John Hoyt-Williams.