Sherman Otis Houghton
Sherman Otis Houghton | |
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Houghton c. 1890–1900 | |
| 4th Mayor of San Jose, California | |
| In office 1855–1856 | |
| Preceded by | O.H. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Archer |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel B. Axtell |
| Succeeded by | Peter D. Wigginton |
| Constituency | 1st district (1871–1873) 4th district (1873–1875) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1828 New York City, United States |
| Died | August 31, 1914 (aged 86) Hynes, California, US |
| Resting place | Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Eliza Poor Donner (m. 1861)Mary Martha Donner (m. 1859) |
| Alma mater | Collegiate Institute |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War Civil War |
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Sherman Otis Houghton (April 10, 1828 – August 31, 1914) was an American politician from California. He also married, in succession, two survivors of the Donner Party.