Joshua Houston
Joshua Houston | |
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Joshua Houston (c. 1898) | |
| Born | c. 1822 Perry County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | 1902 (age 80) Huntsville, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas, U.S. |
| Known for | Formerly enslaved by Sam Houston businessman politician community leader |
| Spouse | Sylvester Lee |
| Children | 8, including Samuel W. Houston |
Joshua Houston (c. 1822 – 1902) was an American businessperson, politician, and community leader. He had been born enslaved. He helped establish the Bishop Ward Normal and Collegiate Institute.