Anson Jones (January 20, 1798 – January 9, 1858) was an American doctor, businessperson and politician. He was the fourth and last President of the Republic of Texas. He was sometimes called the "Architect of Annexation".
Anson Jones | |
|---|---|
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| 4th President of Texas | |
| In office December 9, 1844 – February 19, 1846 | |
| Vice President | Kenneth L. Anderson (1844–1845) None (1845–1846) |
| Preceded by | Sam Houston |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1798 Great Barrington, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 9, 1858 (aged 59) Houston, Texas |
| Cause of death | suicide |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Physician |
On January 9, 1858 Jones shot himself in Houston, Texas at the age of 59.[1]
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