Sherman Otis Houghton
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Sherman Otis Houghton (April 10, 1828 – August 31, 1914) was an American politician from California. He also married, in succession, two survivors of the Donner Party.
Quick Facts 4th Mayor of San Jose, California, Preceded by ...
Sherman Otis Houghton | |
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4th Mayor of San Jose, California | |
In office 1855–1856 | |
Preceded by | O.H. Allen |
Succeeded by | Lawrence Archer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Samuel B. Axtell |
Succeeded by | Peter D. Wigginton |
Constituency | 1st district (1871–1873) 4th district (1873–1875) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1828-04-10)April 10, 1828 New York City, New York, United States |
Died | August 31, 1914(1914-08-31) (aged 86) Hynes, California |
Resting place | Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Eliza Poor Donner (m. 1861)Mary Martha Donner (m. 1859) |
Alma mater | Collegiate Institute |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War Civil War |
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