John W. Houston
John Wallace Houston (May 4, 1814 – 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.
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 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Rodney |
| Succeeded by | George R. Riddle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1814 Concord, Delaware |
| Died | April 26, 1896 (aged 81) Georgetown, Delaware |
| Political party | Whig Democratic |
| Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | lawyer |
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