John Caroll Houston IV
Appearance
John Caroll Houston IV | |
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2nd, 7th, and 15th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
In office 1897–1898 | |
Preceded by | William Roesch |
Succeeded by | Albert Burnett |
In office 1902–1903 | |
Preceded by | W.J. Nesbett |
Succeeded by | George Paddison |
In office 1910–1911 | |
Preceded by | George Paddison |
Succeeded by | George Paddison |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Mayport, Florida[1] | April 3, 1842
Died | February 22, 1918[1] Houston Street, Eau Gallie, Florida[1] | (aged 75)
Resting place | Houston Pioneer Cemetery, Eau Gallie, Florida |
Spouse | Susan Elizabeth Stewart (m. September 5, 1860) |
Children | Clara Houston McMillan, George C., Frank, Bessie, and Annie Laura Houston Braddock |
Residence(s) | Eau Gallie, Florida[1] |
Occupation | cattle rancher; boat captain for passenger, mail and freight [1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 3rd Florida Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Indian Wars |
John Caroll Houston IV (April 3, 1842 – February 22, 1918) was one of the first permanent settlers of Eau Gallie, Florida and served as its mayor for three terms in 1897, 1902, and 1910.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Pioneer Days on the Indian River
- ^ "Long Island Surnames". www.longislandsurnames.com. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
Categories:
- 1842 births
- 1918 deaths
- American Civil War prisoners of war
- American military personnel of the Indian Wars
- American people of Scottish descent
- County commissioners in Florida
- Florida pioneers
- Mayors of Melbourne, Florida
- Sea captains
- Politicians from Jacksonville, Florida
- 19th-century American politicians
- People from Eau Gallie, Florida