Houston’s Children
On May 9, 1840, at the age of 47, Sam Houston wed the 21-year-old Margaret Moffette Lea, the daughter of Alabama planters. Their marriage spanned two decades and resulted in the birth of eight children. Their firstborn, Sam Houston Jr., was followed by Nancy Elizabeth and Margaret Lea. Mary William, Antoinette Power, and Andrew Jackson Houston came next, with the youngest being William Rogers Houston and Temple Lea Houston. Despite the tumultuous circumstances of their era, the Houston family maintained a strong and united front.
