| Sam Houston | |
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Years This Pioneer Lived: |
1793 - 1863 |
| Traveled From: | He was born in Virginia. |
| Traveled To: | He moved to Tennessee with his mom because his dad died in the Revolutionary War. He learned a lot about Cherokee Indians there. He learned how to talk to them. |
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What Made This Pioneer Famous: |
He was known for his friendship with the Cherokee Indians. He was in politics. He was a governor and a military hero. |
| Interesting Facts: | Houston, Texas was named after Sam Houston. He was married three times. He had 8 children. He had a drinking problem. |