Henry A. Houston

Henry A. Houston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	L. Heisler Ball
Succeeded by	Hiram R. Burton
Personal details
Born	(1847-07-10)July 10, 1847 Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware
Died	April 5, 1925(1925-04-05) (aged 77) Milford, Delaware
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Millsboro, Delaware
Alma mater	Newark Academy
Occupation	Businessman

Henry Aydelotte Houston (July 10, 1847 – April 5, 1925) was an American teacher, businessman and politician, from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware. "Houston" is pronounced "house-ton", unlike the city in Texas with the same spelling.

Early life and family

Houston was born in Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He attended the Newark Academy, now the University of Delaware. He lived in Missouri from 1872 until 1875, when he returned to Millsboro.

Professional and political career

After teaching school for five years, Houston engaged in mercantile pursuits, lumber manufacturing, and banking. At one time, he was a member of the Sussex County School Commission.

Houston was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902 and served a single term in the Democratic minority of the 58th Congress.^[1] He did not seek reelection in 1904, and served one term, from March 4, 1903, until March 3, 1905, during the administration of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

Death and legacy

Houston died at Milford, Delaware, and is buried in the Brotherhood Cemetery at Millsboro.

Almanac

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.

Public offices
Office	Type	Location	Began office	Ended office	Notes
U.S. Representative	Legislature	Washington	March 4, 1903	March 3, 1905

United States congressional service
Dates	Congress	Chamber	Majority	President	Committees	Class/District
1903–1905	58th	U.S. House	Republican	Theodore Roosevelt		at-large

Election results
Year	Office		Subject	Party	Votes	%		Opponent	Party	Votes	%
1902	U.S. Representative		Henry A. Houston	Democratic	16,396	43%		William A. Byrne L. Heisler Ball	Republican Republican	12,998 8,028	34% 21%

References

1. "S. Doc. 58-1 - Fifty-eighth Congress. (Extraordinary session -- beginning November 9, 1903.) Official Congressional Directory for the use of the United States Congress. Compiled under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing by A.J. Halford. Special edition. Corrections made to November 5, 1903". GovInfo.gov. U.S. Government Printing Office. November 9, 1903. p. 13. Retrieved July 2, 2023.

• Carter, Richard B. (2001). Clearing New Ground, The Life of John G. Townsend, Jr. Wilmington, Delaware: The Delaware Heritage Press. ISBN 0-924117-20-6.

External links

• Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
• Delaware's Members of Congress
• Henry A. Houston at Find a Grave
• The Political Graveyard

Places with more information

• Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; [phone].
• Hagley Museum and Library website; Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, Delaware; [phone].
• University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; [phone].
• Newark Free Library; 750 Library Ave., Newark, Delaware; (302) 731–7550.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by L. Heisler Ball	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large congressional district 1903–1905	Succeeded by Hiram R. Burton