Question: Who was Sam Houston’s wife?
Answer: Margaret Moffette Lea Houston. Born in Alabama in 1819, she met Houston at the age of 20 at a party hosted by her sister in Mobile. Houston was 26 years older. The two were married after a year-long courtship. Margaret’s chronic asthma prevented her from joining Houston on his campaigns or in Washington when he served as a U.S. senator, but she cultivated a home he frequently returned to. The couple had eight children together during their 23-year marriage.
