George S. Houston
(1811-1879)

American politician, Alabama (1811-1879) – George S. Houston was born in Franklin (City and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States) on January 17th, 1811 and died in Athens (County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States) on December 31st, 1879 at the age of 68. Today George S. Houston would be 213 years old.

Age

how old was George S. Houston when he died?

George S. Houston died in 1879 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1811 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Franklin City and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Death Date	December 31st, 1879 (Wednesday)
Death place	Athens County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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George S. Houston

Birthday

When was George S. Houston born?

George S. Houston was born on January 17th, 1811.

Death

When did George S. Houston die?

George S. Houston died on December 31st, 1879 at the age of 68 in Athens (County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States). Today George S. Houston would be 213 years old.