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   Margaret Lea Houston (April 11, 1819 – December 3, 1867) was First Lady of the Republic of Texas during her husband Sam Houston 's second term as President of the Republic of Texas. They met following the first of his two non-consecutive terms as the Republic's president, and married when he was a representative in the Congress of the ...

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3. easttexashistory.org › items › showMargaret Lea Houston | East Texas History

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   Learn about the life and marriage of Margaret Lea Houston, the third wife of Sam Houston, the hero of the Battle of San Jacinto and first President of Texas. Explore her biography, images, and locations related to her story.

4. www.tshaonline.org › houston-margaret-moffette-leaHouston, Margaret Moffette Lea - TSHA

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   Oct 26, 2019 · Learn about the life and marriage of Margaret Lea Houston, the wife of Sam Houston, the president and governor of Texas. Read about her religious faith, her family, her homes, and her struggles in the Handbook of Texas.

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   Who was Margaret Lea Houston?

   • Margaret Lea Houston (April 11, 1819 – December 3, 1867) was First Lady of the Republic of Texas during her husband Sam Houston 's second term as President of the Republic of Texas.

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   Did Sam Houston marry Margaret Moffette Lea?

   • He didn’t leave her side for the rest of the party. Sam Houston and Margaret Moffette Lea were married the following year on May 9, 1840. This was Sam’s third marriage. The first ended in divorce and the second ended amicably in Indian Territory. However, this marriage was different. He and his new wife seemed to be destined to be together.

   The Rare Love Story of Sam Houston & Margaret Lea - Texas Hill Country

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   Why did Margaret Houston move to Texas?

   • Margaret was part of a close-knit family from Alabama, and many of her family members moved to Texas following her marriage to Sam Houston. Sam was a renowned politician in both Tennessee and Texas, and was recognized for his victory at the Battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution.

   Sam Houston's Wife - Margaret Lea Houston

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   Who was Margaret Moffette Lea?

   • Margaret Moffette Lea was born April 11, 1819, into a family of devout Baptists in Perry County, Alabama. Her father Temple Lea was a church deacon and the state treasurer of the Alabama Baptist Convention, and her mother Nancy Moffette Lea was the only woman delegate at the convention's formation.

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6. sam-houston.org › family › childrenSam Houston's Eight Children and their Descendants

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   Margaret Lea Houston was the third child of Sam Houston and his wife Margaret Moffette Lea. She was a patron of the arts and a supporter of women's rights in Texas.

7. texashillcountry.com › sam-houstons-untold-love-storyThe Rare Love Story of Sam Houston & Margaret Lea

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   Jun 23, 2016 · Learn how Sam Houston, a prominent figure in Texas and US history, met and married Margaret Lea, his soulmate and inspiration. Read their love letters and watch a documentary about their life and legacy.

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8. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasHouston, Margaret Lea (1819–1867) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Houston, Margaret Lea (1819–1867)Wife of Sam Houston and first lady of Texas. Born Margaret Moffette Lea on April 11, 1819, near Marion, Alabama; died in 1867 in Independence, Texas; one of three children of Temple Lea and Nancy (Moffette) Lea; attended Judson Female Institute; became third wife of Sam Houston (1793–1863, soldier, statesman, and hero of San Jacinto who was instrumental in ...

9. sam-houston.org › family › margaret-moffette-leaSam Houston's Wife - Margaret Lea Houston

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   Learn about Margaret Lea Houston, the third wife of Sam Houston and the First Lady of Texas. Discover how she shaped his personal life, political career, and legacy through her faith, family, and courage.