Henry A. Houston

Henry A. Houston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905
Preceded byL. Heisler Ball
Succeeded byHiram R. Burton
Personal details
Born(1847-07-10)July 10, 1847
Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware
DiedApril 5, 1925(1925-04-05) (aged 77)
Milford, Delaware
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMillsboro, Delaware
Alma materNewark Academy
OccupationBusinessman

Henry Aydelotte Houston (July 10, 1847 – April 5, 1925) was an American teacher, businessman and politician, from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware. "Houston" is pronounced "house-ton", unlike the city in Texas with the same spelling.

Early life and family

Houston was born in Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He attended the Newark Academy, now the University of Delaware. He lived in Missouri from 1872 until 1875, when he returned to Millsboro.

Professional and political career

After teaching school for five years, Houston engaged in mercantile pursuits, lumber manufacturing, and banking. At one time, he was a member of the Sussex County School Commission.

Houston was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902 and served a single term in the Democratic minority of the 58th Congress.[1] He did not seek reelection in 1904, and served one term, from March 4, 1903, until March 3, 1905, during the administration of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

Death and legacy

Houston died at Milford, Delaware, and is buried in the Brotherhood Cemetery at Millsboro.

Almanac

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.

Public offices
Office Type Location Began office Ended office Notes
U.S. Representative Legislature Washington March 4, 1903 March 3, 1905
United States congressional service
Dates Congress Chamber Majority President Committees Class/District
1903–1905 58th U.S. House Republican Theodore Roosevelt at-large
Election results
Year Office Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
1902 U.S. Representative Henry A. Houston Democratic 16,396 43% William A. Byrne
L. Heisler Ball 		Republican
Republican 		12,998
8,028 		34%
21%

References

  1. ^ "S. Doc. 58-1 - Fifty-eighth Congress. (Extraordinary session -- beginning November 9, 1903.) Official Congressional Directory for the use of the United States Congress. Compiled under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing by A.J. Halford. Special edition. Corrections made to November 5, 1903". GovInfo.gov. U.S. Government Printing Office. November 9, 1903. p. 13. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • Carter, Richard B. (2001). Clearing New Ground, The Life of John G. Townsend, Jr. Wilmington, Delaware: The Delaware Heritage Press. ISBN 0-924117-20-6.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's at-large congressional district
1903–1905 		Succeeded by