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Samuel Allison Houston 1761–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1761

Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina

Death Date: 25 Sep 1840

Death Location: Talledago, Alabama

Father: Thomas Houston

Mother: Nancy line)

Spouse(s): Martha Steen, Mary Kirk, Anne Hamilton

Children(s): Samuel Houston, Mary Houston, Elizabeth Houston, Carter Houston, Frances Houston, Catherine Houston, Thomas Houston, Josiah Sr., Mary Houston

The story of Samuel Allison Houston began in 1761 in Abbeville, South Carolina. In 1835, Samuel Allison Houston resided in Georgia, USA. Samuel Allison Houston married Anne Hamilton, Martha M Steen, Mary Kirk, and had children including Carter Houston, Catherine Houston, Elizabeth Houston, Frances Houston, Josiah Pompey Houston Sr, Mary Houston, Mary Jane Houston, Samuel Jay Houston, Thomas Houston. Samuel Allison Houston passed away in 1840 in Talledago, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Allison Houston began in 1761 in Abbeville, South Carolina.
  • In 1835, Samuel Allison Houston resided in Georgia, USA.
  • Samuel Allison Houston married Anne Hamilton, Martha M Steen, Mary Kirk, and had children including Carter Houston, Catherine Houston, Elizabeth Houston, Frances Houston, Josiah Pompey Houston Sr, Mary Houston, Mary Jane Houston, Samuel Jay Houston, Thomas Houston.
  • Samuel Allison Houston passed away in 1840 in Talledago, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Houston
1717–1800
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Nancy line)
1721–1810
Birth Location: Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Martha Steen
1765–1848
Birth Location: Union, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Kirk
1779–1868
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Anne Hamilton
1765–1837
Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina
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Children(s)

Samuel Houston
1820–1870
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Houston
1785–1846
Birth Location: Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Houston
1788–1860
Birth Location: Pendleton, South Carolina
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Carter Houston
1761–1840
Birth Location: Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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Frances Houston
1785–
Birth Location: Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
FH
Catherine Houston
1792–1827
Birth Location: Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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Thomas Houston
1822–1899
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Josiah Sr.
1782–1848
Birth Location: Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Houston
1785–1846
Birth Location: Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
MH

Samuel Houston's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Houston
1761–1840
Birth Place: Abbeville, South Carolina
Parents
Thomas Houston
1717–1800
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Nancy ('Agness' Moyrena Orr (My) line)
1721–1810
Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William (Samuel (Huston)) Houston
1693–1755
County Antrim, Ulster Province, Ireland
Nancy (Margaret) Hindman
1699–1738
Voluntown, New London, Connecticut, USA
John (Gardener Orr (My) line)
1698–1730
Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland
Margaret (Rachel Hamilton) MacGregor
1695–1762
Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Samuel III
1649–1734
Margaret McClung
1650–1747
Robert (Orahood)
1676–1730
Margaret Brock
1676–1740
James Hamilton
1666–1716
Isobell Wilson
1664–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Orr
1650–
Janet Gillies
1653–1739
James Mountgavelin
1630–1685
Catherine Leslie
1634–1699

Samuel Houston's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (Allison) Houston (Aug 1761–25 Sep 1840) m. Martha (M) Steen (1765–4 Mar 1848) m. Mary Kirk (1779–1 Jan 1868) m. Anne Hamilton (1765–1837)
  1. 1. Samuel (Jay) Houston 1820–1870 m. Nancy (Ann) Tubbs 1825–1866
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Houston 1844–1876
      1. 1. Andrew Scott 1862– m. Julia Scott 1860–
        1. 1. David Scott 1897–
        2. 2. William ("Sweetie") Scott 1900– m. Dicy Little 1901–
        3. 3. Burl Scott 1900–
        4. 4. Essie Scott 1901–1990
      2. 2. Willie Scott 1869–
      3. 3. Dennis Scott 1875–
      4. 4. John Scott 1881–
      5. 5. E.E. Scott 1858–
      6. 6. Franklin (Burl) Scott 1856–1908
      7. 7. Thomas (J.) Scott 1855–
    2. 2. Thomas (P.) Houston 1849–1913
    3. 3. Louis (C.) Houston 1860–1955
    4. 4. Virginia ("Virgie") Houston 1866–1905
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Houston 1868–1945 m. Callie (Aleene) Harkins 1898–1978
      1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Houston 1918–2005
      2. 2. James (E) Houston 1920–1984
      3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Houston 1922–2007
      4. 4. Sammie (Sylvinis) Houston 1928–1979 m. Mamie (Lee) Whitmore 1927–2006
      5. 5. Mary (J.) Houston 1928–2018 m. Edward (Byrd) McNeil 1921–2005
      6. 6. Samuel (Sumpter) Houston 1925–2019
    6. 6. Susan (Matilda) Holsomback 1841–1915
    7. 7. Georgianna Houston 1846–1936
    8. 8. Sarah Houston 1849–1916
    9. 9. Samuel (Sumpter "Sump") Houston 1853–1893 m. Amanda Ware 1852–
    10. 10. John (Lewis) Houston 1856–1927
    11. 11. Benjamin (Lloyd) Houston 1858–1906
    12. 12. Diana (Catherine) Houston 1852–1930
  2. 2. Mary Houston 1785–1846
  3. 3. Elizabeth Houston 1788–1860 m. John (Hudgins) Millwee 1784–1819 m. George (Burton) Pride 1757–1835
    1. 1. John (Wesley) Millwee 1812–1866
    2. 2. Sidney (Houston) Millwee 1806–1876
    3. 3. James (Pinkney) Millwee 1814–1863
    4. 4. Matilda Millwee 1809–1893
    5. 5. Samuel (Bazil) Millwee 1815–1888
    6. 6. Capt. (William Harvey) Millwee 1817–1876
    7. 7. Lucinda Millwee 1805–1880
    8. 8. Henry (Carter Pride) Sr. 1822–1902 m. Mary (Turrentine) Smith 1834–1909 m. Harriet (D R) Locke 1832–1857 m. Charity Jackson 1832–
      1. 1. Harriet (Locke "Hattie") Pride 1873–1897
      2. 2. Henry (Clyde) Pride 1877–1950
      3. 3. Sarah (Edna Pride) Everett 1864–1933
      4. 4. George (Burton (Burt)) Pride 1868–1942
      5. 5. Eliza (Ellen) Pride 1870–1931
      6. 6. Mary (Columbia) Pride 1862–1909
      7. 7. Ellenova Pride 1860–1869
      8. 8. Emma Pride 1866–1869
      9. 9. John (Newton) Pride 1851–1921
      10. 10. William (H (Billy)) Pride 1853–1860
      11. 11. William (Nelson) Jackson 1859–1936 m. Caroline (E) Walker 1865–1946
        1. 1. Bertie (Ann) Jackson 1885–1945 m. Leonard (Leslie Perry) Sr 1891–1957 m. William Harvey 1877–
        2. 2. Edna (L) Jackson 1896–1977
        3. 3. Clarence (Edward) Jackson 1904–1973
        4. 4. Harry (Henry) Jackson 1906–
        5. 5. Bert (W) Jackson 1881–1956 m. Henrico (Mima) Booker 1883–
        6. 6. Minney (J) Jackson 1883–1971
        7. 7. Ruth Jackson 1897–1933
    9. 9. Nancy (Anderson) Pride 1828–1847
    10. 10. Elizabeth (Caroline) Pride 1832–1928
  4. 4. Carter Houston 1761–1840 m. Susannah Simmons 1800–1826
    1. 1. Samuel (James) Houston 1820–1870 m. Nancy Houston 1825– m. Nancy (A) Goodson 1825–
      1. 1. Virginia Wood 1863–1905
      2. 2. Susan (Matilda) Holsomback 1841–1915
      3. 3. Martha Houston 1844–1876
      4. 4. Georgianna Houston 1846–1920
      5. 5. Thomas (P) Houston 1847–1913
      6. 6. Sarah Houston 1849–1916
      7. 7. Lewis (C) Houston 1860–1927
      8. 8. Samuel (Sumpter) Houston 1853–1893
      9. 9. Andrew (Jackson) Houston 1868–1945 m. Callie (Aleene) Harkins 1898–1978
        1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Houston 1918–2005
        2. 2. James (E) Houston 1920–1984
        3. 3. Andrew (Jackson) Houston 1922–2007
        4. 4. Sammie (Sylvania) Houston 1928–1979 m. Anna (Mary) Houston\Huston 1927–2006
      10. 10. Benjamin (Lloyd) Houston 1858–1906
      11. 11. Louis (C) Houston 1860–1955
      12. 12. Dianna (Sis Catherine) Houston 1850–1935
      13. 13. John (L) Houston 1856–1927
    2. 2. Thomas Houston 1822–1899
    3. 3. William Houston 1825–
  5. 5. Frances Houston 1785– m. John McELROY 1807–1876
  6. 6. Catherine Houston 1792–1827 m. Robert Kelton 1786–1841
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin (Frank)) Kelton 1819–1860
    2. 2. Robert (Franklin) Kelton 1825–1854 m. Elizabeth ("Eliza") Tolbert 1831–1870
      1. 1. Mary (Catherine "Molly") Kelton 1849–1923
      2. 2. Robert (Franklin) Kelton 1852–1888 m. Florence (Alabama (Fannie)) Holt 1859–1925 m. Gadsie Elams 1855–
        1. 1. William (Stephen\Steven (Bill)) Kelton 1878–1944 m. Mattie (Daisy) Miller 1878–1962
        2. 2. Robert (Franklin) Kelton 1880–1961
        3. 3. Albert (Roger (Rod)) Kelton 1882–1952
        4. 4. Sam (Houston) Kelton 1884–1962
        5. 5. Bessie (Ann Robertson) Kelton 1886–1976
        6. 6. Bobbie (Wahler) Kelton 1889–1968
        7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Kelton 1876–
    3. 3. Sarah (Catherine) Kelton 1810–1880
    4. 4. Samuel (Houston Kelton) MD 1812–1869
    5. 5. Oliver (P (OP)) Kelton 1814–
    6. 6. Milton (Scott) Kelton 1817–1858
    7. 7. Laura (F.) Kelton 1822–
    8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Kelton 1827–1844
    9. 9. James (H) Kelton 1812–
  7. 7. Thomas Houston 1822–1899 m. Dianah (V) McKay 1820–1888
    1. 1. John (Moore) Houston 1853–1926
    2. 2. Samuel (Lewis) Houston 1847–1912 m. Laura Owens 1857–1914 m. Mary (Jane) Allen 1850–1878 m. Mary (Jane) Allen 1833–1878 m. Laura (E) Slaughter 1857–1933
      1. 1. Dodd Houston 1903–
      2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Houston 1895–1957
      3. 3. Samuel (H) Houston 1873–
      4. 4. James (A) Houston 1878–1879
      5. 5. Simion (S) Houston 1882–1968
      6. 6. Burris Houston 1876–1943
      7. 7. Thomas ("Buster") Houston 1877–1901
      8. 8. John (Sumrall Sumpter) Houston 1879–1903 m. Ida (Alma) Dismuke 1882–1952
        1. 1. Drinnon (Jackson) Houston 1902–1990 m. Louise Houston 1906–
      9. 9. Paul Houston 1894–1911
    3. 3. Mary (Catherine) Houston 1842–1874
    4. 4. Isaac (C) Houston 1848–1849
    5. 5. Ruth (Jane) Houston 1851–1922
    6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth Houston) Wood 1854–1924
    7. 7. Thomas Houston 1857–1858
    8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Houston 1846–1864
    9. 9. James (Carter "Jim") Houston 1847–1929
    10. 10. Emily (Frances Babe) Houston 1861–1909
    11. 11. Martha Houston 1841–1842
    12. 12. Eliza (E) Houston 1844–1845
  8. 8. Josiah (Pompey Houston) Sr. 1782–1848 m. Matilda Allen 1782– m. Matilda Allen 1771–1840
    1. 1. Sarah (B.) Houston 1822–1863
    2. 2. unknown Houston 1801–
    3. 3. unknown Houston 1811–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Houston 1805–1862 m. Benjamin Rains 1790–1847
      1. 1. Jane Rains 1843– m. Samuel (B) Smith 1800–1873
        1. 1. Houston (G) Snith 1851–1934
        2. 2. Samuel (Houston) Smith 1851–1934 m. Allis Smith 1866– m. Texanna Smith 1855– m. Joanna (Wilhelmina) Houser 1849–1930
    5. 5. Margaret (L) Houston 1807–1882
    6. 6. James (G) Houston 1810–1852
    7. 7. Jane Houston 1813–1873
    8. 8. Josiah (Pompey Houston) Jr 1816–1846 m. Matilda Allen 1813–1880
    9. 9. Nancy (Ann) Houston 1815–1861
    10. 10. Martha (C) Houston 1822–1902
    11. 11. Narcissa (Ann) Houston 1818–1848
  9. 9. Mary (Jane) Houston 1785–1846 m. John (Donnald\Donald*) Sr 1780–1855
    1. 1. John (Lewis Donnald) Jr. 1820–1864
    2. 2. Mary (Eliza Donnald\Donald) Barmore 1810–1876
    3. 3. Anne (Hamilton) Donnald 1807–1880
    4. 4. Lucinda (Grizella) Donnald 1811–1869
    5. 5. Colonel (Samuel Houston\) Donnald\Donald 1806–1872
    6. 6. Mary (Jane Donnald\Donald) Agnew 1822–1858
    7. 7. Sarah ("Sally" Donnald\Donald) Latimer 1811–1876
    8. 8. Robert (Emmet) Donnald\Donald 1818–1849
    9. 9. David (Lewis) Donnald\Donald 1825–1871
    10. 10. James (Franklin Donnald\Donald) Dr 1825–1884
    11. 11. William Donnald\Donald 1816–

Samuel Houston's Timeline

4 Records

1761
Aug 1761
Birth of Samuel Allison Houston in Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville, South Carolina
1774
1774-1890
Age 13
Samuel Allison Houston was married in Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville, South Carolina
1835
1835-1850
Age 74
Samuel Allison Houston resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1840
25 Sep 1840
Age 79
Death of Samuel Allison Houston in Talledago, Alabama
Talledago, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1761
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1774-1890
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1840
    Event Place: Talledago, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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