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Thomas William House, Sr.

Texan businessman and Mayor of Houston (1814-1880) · United States · Politicians · Died at 65

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Thomas William House Sr. was a merchant, cotton factor, investor, banker, and politician in Houston, Texas. House started as a baker in New York and New Orleans, before establishing his own businesses in Houston.

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Thomas William House Sr. was a merchant, cotton factor, investor, banker, and politician in Houston, Texas. House started as a baker in New York and New Orleans, before establishing his own businesses in Houston. These businesses included a bakery and confectionary, a general dry goods store, cotton factorage, and bank. He was also a major investor and organizer of Houston-based transportation and utility companies. He traded cotton while evading naval blockades during the American Civil War.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1814 to 1880 · aged 65

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