Anson Jones
1798 - 1858
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Biography
Anson Jones was a physician, businessman, and the fourth and final President of the Republic of Texas. Born in Massachusetts in 1798, he moved to Texas in 1833 and quickly became involved in the Texan independence movement. Jones played a key role in the negotiation of the Treaties of Velasco, which ended the Texas Revolution. He served as Minister to the United States and then was elected as President of the Republic of Texas in 1844. After Texas was annexed by the United States, Jones retired from politics and returned to practicing medicine.
Famous Quotes (5)
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It is wisdom that makes a man wise; it is folly that makes him otherwise.
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The functions of government are not to provide a living, but to secure the opportunity for worthy and honest persons to make a living.
3
The patriot who feels himself in the service of God, who acknowledges Him in all his ways, has the promise of Almighty direction, and will find His Word in his greatest darkness.
4
The public should know how their sacred resources have been squandered and led to oblivion.
5
Sorrow comes soon enough without despondency.