Henry A. Houston

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name = Henry A. Houston
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office = U.S. Representative from Delaware
term_start = March 4 1903
term_end = March 3 1905
predecessor = L. Heisler Ball
successor = Hiram R. Burton
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birth_place = Sussex County, Delaware
death_date =death date and age|1925|4|5|1847|7|10
death_place = Milford, Delaware
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party = Democratic
residence = Millsboro, Delaware
alma_mater = Newark Academy
occupation = businessman
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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 July 10 1847 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. During this term he served in the Democratic minority in the 58th Congress. 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 April 5 1925 in Milford, Delaware and is buried in the Brotherhood Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware.

Public offices

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1st. U.S. Representatives took office March 4th and have terms of two years.