S. H. HOUSTON, a leading dentist of Monongahela, is a grandson of Isaac Houston, who was a son of James Houston, who was born in this country of Scotch-Irish parents. He came with his family to Washington county, Penn., many years ago, and located in Buffalo township, where he died. Isaac Houston was born and reared on the home place in Buffalo township. He learned the trade of bricklayer and mason, which he followed most of his life. Politically he voted with the Democratic party, and in religion he was a zealous member of the Presbyterian Church at East Buffalo. He was married to Nancy Ashbrook, who bore him ten children, among whom was a son James; the father died at the age of sixty-two years. James Houston, son of Isaac, was born November 11, 1825, in Buffalo township, Washington Co., Penn., where he learned his father's trade, and followed same for several years. In 1860 he moved to Washington borough, Penn., and is now doing a prosperous business. He erected the First Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches in that city, also built the brick work for the town hall. By unremitting effort he has achieved success. He has served the Democratic party as a member of the council, and in other offices. In religion he is a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. On March 22, 1855 James Houston was united in marriage with Martha, daughter of John Ramsey. and she has borne him four children: S. H., Flora M., and two who died when young. S. H. Houston was born May 3, 1860, in Washington, Penn., and graduated from the high school of his native city. In 1877 he entered Washington and Jefferson College, graduating in 1882 with the degree of A. B. In 1884 he attended the dental department of the University of Michigan, and the following year went to the Baltimore Dental College, from which he graduated in 1886. He then settled in Monongahela, where he has since practiced his profession. On September 29, 1887, S. H. Houston was united in marriage with Margaret G., daughter of William Power. They have three children: James Power, Rebecca Ramsey and Ada Florence. In 1890 Dr. Houston was elected mayor of Monongahela City, and was re-elected in 1892. He is an ardent and valued member of the Republican party.

Text taken from page 837 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published March 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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