The picture above is of Sam Houston -- hero of the Texas war for independence and the first president of the Republic of Texas. Houston also served as senator and governor after Texas became a state -- and was the only Southern governor to oppose secession from the United States (shortly before the Civil War).
This picture and 55 others from the early days of Texas can be seen at the website of the Beaumont Enterprise. It's some pretty interesting stuff for history buffs (like me).
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