William C. Houston

William Cannon Houston
circa 1905–1906
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1905  March 3, 1919
Preceded byJames D. Richardson
Succeeded byEwin L. Davis
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
1877-1879
1881-1885
Personal details
BornMarch 17, 1852 (1852-03-17)
Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States
DiedAugust 30, 1931 (1931-08-31) (aged 79)
Cannon County, Tennessee
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLizzie Minor McLemore Houston
Profession
  • planter
  • newspaper publisher
  • Attorney
  • politician
  • judge

William Cannon Houston (March 17, 1852 – August 30, 1931) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 5th congressional district of Tennessee.