John W. Houston
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For other people named John Houston, see John Houston (disambiguation).
John Wallace Houston (May 4, 1814 ā April 26, 1896) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party and the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware and a Justice of Delaware Superior Court.
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John W. Houston | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1845 ā March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | George B. Rodney |
Succeeded by | George R. Riddle |
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Born | (1814-05-04)May 4, 1814 Concord, Delaware |
Died | April 26, 1896(1896-04-26) (aged 81) Georgetown, Delaware |
Political party | Whig Democratic |
Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Profession | lawyer |
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