Sam Houston (Maine soldier)

For other people named Sam Houston, see Sam Houston (disambiguation).
Sam Houston
Houston is depicted in the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware
OccupationsContinental Army soldier, American Revolutiom
Known forbodyguard to Gen. George Washington

Sam Houston (fl. 1770s) was a bodyguard to Gen. George Washington and was one of the first residents of Searsport, Maine. He is depicted in the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware, and his cutlass and chest are on display at the Penobscot Marine Museum.[1]

References

  1. ^ Seymour, Tom. "Sam Houston, Washington's Bodyguard". www.fishermensvoice.com.


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