What is the origin of the name Houston?
1: Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Houston (Renfrewshire) from the genitive case of the personal name Hugh + Middle English Older Scots ton ‘town village settlement’ (Old [...]
The Republic 1853/02/21
...government) I met with General Samuel Houston, late President of the republic, who was an old acquaintance, and from whom... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1838)
...government) I met with General Samuel Houston, late President of the republic, who was an old acquaintance, and from whom... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1838)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095665
The Republic 1850/12/10
...Thomas Ross of Pa , John W. Houston, of Del., Chauncey F. Clevelunt J, of Conn., James L. Orr, of... (Ala, Alabama, United States - 1850)
...Thomas Ross of Pa , John W. Houston, of Del., Chauncey F. Clevelunt J, of Conn., James L. Orr, of... (Ala, Alabama, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058226
The Republic 1851/08/08
...Edward Bates, of Missouri, Hon. John W. Houston, of Delaware, Judge Nisbetl, of Georgia, and L. C. Duncan, of New... (Delaware, Delaware, United States - 1851)
...Edward Bates, of Missouri, Hon. John W. Houston, of Delaware, Judge Nisbetl, of Georgia, and L. C. Duncan, of New... (Delaware, Delaware, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058430
The Republic 1852/07/26
...born to die." Retolved, That Russell Houston, esq., the selected candidate lor elector on the Whig ticket for this Congressional... (Clarksville, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...born to die." Retolved, That Russell Houston, esq., the selected candidate lor elector on the Whig ticket for this Congressional... (Clarksville, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095487
The Republic 1850/08/16
... George Houston, of Washington, N. C.- For improvement in Weighing Ma< bines.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1850)
... George Houston, of Washington, N. C.- For improvement in Weighing Ma< bines.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058128
The Republic 1853/04/09
...taking yeas and nays. y Mr. HOUSTON expressed himself in favor of a the machine, believingdt to be a good... (Iowa, Iowa, United States - 1853)
...taking yeas and nays. y Mr. HOUSTON expressed himself in favor of a the machine, believingdt to be a good... (Iowa, Iowa, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095706
The Republic 1850/06/18
...of such aa Marmioii grasp." .Mr. HOUSTON, of Delaware, aaid that he had listened with infiiii U' pleaaure to the... (Delaware, Delaware, United States - 1850)
...of such aa Marmioii grasp." .Mr. HOUSTON, of Delaware, aaid that he had listened with infiiii U' pleaaure to the... (Delaware, Delaware, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058079
The Republic 1853/01/19
...table?yeas 86, nays 7!. I Mr HOUSTON, from the Commit toe ol Ways nd Means, reported a resolution, authorizing that... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1853)
...table?yeas 86, nays 7!. I Mr HOUSTON, from the Commit toe ol Ways nd Means, reported a resolution, authorizing that... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095637
The Republic 1851/05/17
...engineer, H. Newell, second assistant, Samuel A. Houston and T. B. C. Stump, third assistants, Mr. O'Dell, captian's clerk. Midshipman... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...engineer, H. Newell, second assistant, Samuel A. Houston and T. B. C. Stump, third assistants, Mr. O'Dell, captian's clerk. Midshipman... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058360
The Republic 1853/02/10
...of the public treasury as George Houston, John Letcher, and others of the "fifty Democratic majority." By its rash and... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...of the public treasury as George Houston, John Letcher, and others of the "fifty Democratic majority." By its rash and... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095656
The Republic 1851/02/12
...P. Alexander, W. P. Maugurn, John W. Houston, Sam. Hou*lon, Gen. Roger Jours, Thus. G. Pratt, Lt. Col. John B.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...P. Alexander, W. P. Maugurn, John W. Houston, Sam. Hou*lon, Gen. Roger Jours, Thus. G. Pratt, Lt. Col. John B.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058280
The Republic 1852/01/26
...On motion ol Mr. HOUSTON, the House rcilived iiself into a Coniiiiilti c of the Whole on the... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1852)
...On motion ol Mr. HOUSTON, the House rcilived iiself into a Coniiiiilti c of the Whole on the... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058574
The Republic 1851/02/18
...P. Alexander, W. P. Mangum, John W. Houston, Sim. Houston, Gen. Roger Jones, Thos. G. Pratt, Lt. Col. John B.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...P. Alexander, W. P. Mangum, John W. Houston, Sim. Houston, Gen. Roger Jones, Thos. G. Pratt, Lt. Col. John B.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058285
The Republic 1849/09/08
...Harper, Hilliard, Elias Holmes, John W. Houston, Samuel D. Hubbard, Hudson, Washington Hunt, Joseph R. Ingersoll, Daniel P. King,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1849)
...Harper, Hilliard, Elias Holmes, John W. Houston, Samuel D. Hubbard, Hudson, Washington Hunt, Joseph R. Ingersoll, Daniel P. King,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1849)
Geneanet username : colgnln5057839
The Republic 1851/04/24
...Win. G. Cooke, signed by Sam Houston and Henry Smith, are miowta at par, a un interest irotn date to... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1841)
...Win. G. Cooke, signed by Sam Houston and Henry Smith, are miowta at par, a un interest irotn date to... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1841)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058341
The Republic 1853/02/03
...' Mr. HOUSTON presented the memorial of Philip Gormly, of Georgetown, setting forth several alleged wrongs... (Georgetown, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...' Mr. HOUSTON presented the memorial of Philip Gormly, of Georgetown, setting forth several alleged wrongs... (Georgetown, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095650
The Republic 1852/12/14
... Mr. HOUSTON, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported A bill malting appropriations for... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1854)
... Mr. HOUSTON, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported A bill malting appropriations for... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1854)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095607
The Republic 1852/08/18
...On motion of Mr. HOUSTON, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1553)
...On motion of Mr. HOUSTON, the House resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole on the state... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1553)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095507
The Republic 1851/01/07
...oard. Hilliurd. Hoairland. Holladav. Houston Inge, Joseph VV. Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Jas .j. Johnson, Jones, Kaufman, Kerr, La Sere, Lcf... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...oard. Hilliurd. Hoairland. Holladav. Houston Inge, Joseph VV. Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Jas .j. Johnson, Jones, Kaufman, Kerr, La Sere, Lcf... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058249
The Republic 1852/07/17
...,f. deficiency dill ' Mr. HOUSTON appealed to the body to concur in the disagreeing amendments of the two... (Louisville, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...,f. deficiency dill ' Mr. HOUSTON appealed to the body to concur in the disagreeing amendments of the two... (Louisville, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095480
The Republic 1852/07/27
... Mr. HOUSTON askrd leave to offer a resolution?that the bill making appropriation for tha support... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1863)
... Mr. HOUSTON askrd leave to offer a resolution?that the bill making appropriation for tha support... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1863)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095488
The Republic 1853/03/08
...F. Wade, B. B. French, Samuel Houston, John W. Maury, Fayette Mc Mullen, R Armstrong, j W. A. Richardson, W.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...F. Wade, B. B. French, Samuel Houston, John W. Maury, Fayette Mc Mullen, R Armstrong, j W. A. Richardson, W.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095678
The Republic 1852/02/19
...II. Foster, F. B. Fogg, Russell Houston, Gen. Joel A. Battle, Geo. E. Mancy, S. C. Bowers, C. W. Moorman,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...II. Foster, F. B. Fogg, Russell Houston, Gen. Joel A. Battle, Geo. E. Mancy, S. C. Bowers, C. W. Moorman,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058595
The Republic 1853/05/11
...John Messersmith, Passed Assistant Surgeon, Thomas T. Houston, George A Stevens, Passed Midshipmen.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...John Messersmith, Passed Assistant Surgeon, Thomas T. Houston, George A Stevens, Passed Midshipmen.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095733
The Republic 1849/12/18
...Hill, Isaac ilo Lmes, George S. Houston, luge, Charles J. Ingersoll, George W. Jones, Kaufman,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1849)
...Hill, Isaac ilo Lmes, George S. Houston, luge, Charles J. Ingersoll, George W. Jones, Kaufman,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1849)
Geneanet username : colgnln5057924
The Republic 1851/08/18
...as the first." S il George S. Houston is since reported to be p elected in this district. ^ Mutations... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...as the first." S il George S. Houston is since reported to be p elected in this district. ^ Mutations... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058438
The Republic 1852/01/21
...On inolioti ol Mr. HOUSTON, the House reiulvt il tlsell into a Coininilteo of the Whole on the... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1852)
...On inolioti ol Mr. HOUSTON, the House reiulvt il tlsell into a Coininilteo of the Whole on the... (Tennessee, Tennessee, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058570
The Republic 1853/03/07
...F. Wade, B. B. French, Samuel Houston, John W. Maury, Fayette Mc Mullen, R Armstrong, W. A. Richardson, W. W.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...F. Wade, B. B. French, Samuel Houston, John W. Maury, Fayette Mc Mullen, R Armstrong, W. A. Richardson, W. W.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095677
The Republic 1850/02/28
...and lovt for Lewis Cass. Samuel Houston, Henry Clay, ant Thomas H. Benton, four eongenial spirits, who will live for... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1850)
...and lovt for Lewis Cass. Samuel Houston, Henry Clay, ant Thomas H. Benton, four eongenial spirits, who will live for... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5057985
The Republic 1852/06/16
...Allerruitis.?Hon. John W. Houston, John R Mc Fee, Dr. John R. Suddler, Benjamin Burton, Gardner 11.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...Allerruitis.?Hon. John W. Houston, John R Mc Fee, Dr. John R. Suddler, Benjamin Burton, Gardner 11.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058696
The Republic 1853/01/13
...WOBKXBN ON THX CAPITOL < Mr. HOUSTON presented the memorial of cer tain workmen on the Capitol, complaining of certain... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1853)
...WOBKXBN ON THX CAPITOL < Mr. HOUSTON presented the memorial of cer tain workmen on the Capitol, complaining of certain... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095632
The Republic 1852/08/03
...i LSJBCTS On motion of Mr. HOUSTON, the committee proceeded to the consideration of the hill making appropriation for tbe... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...i LSJBCTS On motion of Mr. HOUSTON, the committee proceeded to the consideration of the hill making appropriation for tbe... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095494
The Republic 1850/07/23
... Mr. HOUSTON presented the proceedings of a public meeting of the citizens of Matagorda county,... (Matagorda county, Maryland, United States - 1850)
... Mr. HOUSTON presented the proceedings of a public meeting of the citizens of Matagorda county,... (Matagorda county, Maryland, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058107
The Republic 1852/12/20
...Alabama, John D Freeman, Mississippi, Felix Houston, Louisiana, Messrs. Upton and B 'ardoff, Ohio, J K. Under- J wood, Kentucky,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...Alabama, John D Freeman, Mississippi, Felix Houston, Louisiana, Messrs. Upton and B 'ardoff, Ohio, J K. Under- J wood, Kentucky,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095612
The Republic 1853/02/17
...Seward, Soul?, Spruance, and Toucey?2S Mr. HOUSTON said it was bad policy to in crease salaries of clerks to an... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1853)
...Seward, Soul?, Spruance, and Toucey?2S Mr. HOUSTON said it was bad policy to in crease salaries of clerks to an... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095662
The Republic 1852/07/22
... John Houston and Ebenezer Ross, of Manchester, N. H - For improvement in railroad car... (Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom - 1852)
... John Houston and Ebenezer Ross, of Manchester, N. H - For improvement in railroad car... (Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095484
The Republic 1851/08/29
...A. Maurudek, of VVashington county, Samuel T. Houston, of Frederick county.... (Frederick county, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...A. Maurudek, of VVashington county, Samuel T. Houston, of Frederick county.... (Frederick county, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058448
The Republic 1851/02/04
...P. Alexander, W. P. Mangum, John W. Houston, Sam. Houston, Gen. Roger Jonea, , Thus. G. Pratt, Lt. Col. John... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
...P. Alexander, W. P. Mangum, John W. Houston, Sam. Houston, Gen. Roger Jonea, , Thus. G. Pratt, Lt. Col. John... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058273
The Republic 1853/05/27
...Aniilant Enginteri ?George F. Barton, Samuel H. Houston, Charles H. Loring. w Admitted at Third Aniitant Enginteri.~ James ci B.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...Aniilant Enginteri ?George F. Barton, Samuel H. Houston, Charles H. Loring. w Admitted at Third Aniitant Enginteri.~ James ci B.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095747
The Republic 1850/05/29
...that body a communication from John S. Houston, Comptroller of State, in reply to a resolution of the House, concerning... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1850)
...that body a communication from John S. Houston, Comptroller of State, in reply to a resolution of the House, concerning... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1850)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058062
The Republic 1853/01/21
...remarks, the morning hour ex.>ired> Mr. HOUSTON moved that the House proceed to the consideration of business on the Speaker's... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...remarks, the morning hour ex.>ired> Mr. HOUSTON moved that the House proceed to the consideration of business on the Speaker's... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095639
The Republic 1853/02/07
...j disorder. That is, because Mr. Houston, j chairman of Ways and Means, does not pos- , sess the confidence... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...j disorder. That is, because Mr. Houston, j chairman of Ways and Means, does not pos- , sess the confidence... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095653
The Republic 1852/03/15
... Sam Houston, Buchanan-, Douglas. Mabcv, Dickinson, or uny other nominee of the convention.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
... Sam Houston, Buchanan-, Douglas. Mabcv, Dickinson, or uny other nominee of the convention.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058616
The Republic 1852/08/24
... Mr. HOUSTON said this bill simply appropriated the means for carrying out existing contracts for... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
... Mr. HOUSTON said this bill simply appropriated the means for carrying out existing contracts for... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095512
The Republic 1852/02/12
...had enough of this " Mr. HOUSTON, having previously obtained the floor, moved the previous rpiestion, which was so ronded,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...had enough of this " Mr. HOUSTON, having previously obtained the floor, moved the previous rpiestion, which was so ronded,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058589
The Republic 1853/02/19
...R. Mallory, B C. Eastman, Sam Houston, E.C.Marshall, G- W. Jones, Henry H. Sibley, Henry Dodge, Joseph Lane, W. M.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
...R. Mallory, B C. Eastman, Sam Houston, E.C.Marshall, G- W. Jones, Henry H. Sibley, Henry Dodge, Joseph Lane, W. M.... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095664
The Republic 1852/08/21
... Mr. HOUSTON moved the previous question, which was seconded, and, under its operation, the '... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
... Mr. HOUSTON moved the previous question, which was seconded, and, under its operation, the '... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5095510
The Republic 1852/01/15
...Depart- , lite rit- , Mr. HOUSTON rrmarked that the conversation , was Confined exi lusivi ly to one point,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
...Depart- , lite rit- , Mr. HOUSTON rrmarked that the conversation , was Confined exi lusivi ly to one point,... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058565
The Republic 1852/06/09
... Mr. HOUSTON usltcd leave to report the bill establishing a brunch mint in California lie... (California, California, United States - 1852)
... Mr. HOUSTON usltcd leave to report the bill establishing a brunch mint in California lie... (California, California, United States - 1852)
Geneanet username : colgnln5058690
The Republic 1849/12/17
...Sain* I Thomas, do on Sam Houston, Tex Geo Harmon, Huston J Stuguard, Ga Jno W Harris, Texas no S... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1849)
...Sain* I Thomas, do on Sam Houston, Tex Geo Harmon, Huston J Stuguard, Ga Jno W Harris, Texas no S... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1849)
Geneanet username : colgnln5057923
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What is the origin of the name Houston?
1: Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Houston (Renfrewshire) from the genitive case of the personal name Hugh + Middle English Older Scots ton ‘town village settlement’ (Old [...]