| Sam Houston learned a lot about the Cherokee Indians' way of life when growing up as a teenager in Tennessee. |
| Sam Houston ran away from home as a teenager when he became unhappy working for his brother.
He lived with the Cherokee on Hiwassee Island for approximately three years. |
| Sam Houston's Indian name, given to him by the Cherokee Indians was 'The Raven'. |
| Sam Houston served in the War of 1812 and earned the attention of then General Andrew Jackson (who later became President of the United States).
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| Sam Houston served two terms representing Tennessee's 7th District. |
| Sam Houston was elected Governor of Tennessee in 1827. |
| Sam Houston's marriage to Eliza Allen ended in 1829 and soon after he resigned his position as Governor of Tennessee.
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| Sam Houston left Tennessee and chose to return to his Cherokee lifestyle. In 1830 he married Tiana Rodger
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