Anson Jones | |
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| 4thPresident of Texas | |
| In office December 9, 1844 –February 19, 1846 | |
| Vice President | Kenneth L. Anderson(1844–1845) None(1845–1846) |
| Preceded by | Sam Houston |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1798-01-20)January 20, 1798 Great Barrington, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 9, 1858(1858-01-09) (aged 59) Houston, Texas |
| Cause of death | suicide |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Physician |
Anson Jones (January 20, 1798 – January 9, 1858) was an Americandoctor,businessperson and politician. He was thefourth and last President of theRepublic of Texas. He was sometimes called the "Architect of Annexation".
On January 9, 1858 Jonesshot himself inHouston,Texas at the age of 59.[1]
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