| John Caroll Houston IV | |
|---|---|
| 2nd, 7th, and 15th Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida | |
| In office 1897–1898 | |
| Preceded by | William Roesch |
| Succeeded by | Albert Burnett |
| In office 1902–1903 | |
| Preceded by | W.J. Nesbett |
| Succeeded by | George Paddison |
| In office 1910–1911 | |
| Preceded by | George Paddison |
| Succeeded by | George Paddison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1842-04-03)April 3, 1842 Mayport, Florida |
| Died | February 22, 1918(1918-02-22) (aged 75) Houston Street, Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Resting place | Houston Pioneer Cemetery, Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Spouse | Susan Elizabeth Stewart (m. September 5, 1860) |
| Children | Clara Houston McMillan, George C., Frank, Bessie, and Annie Laura Houston Braddock |
| Residence(s) | Eau Gallie, Florida |
| Occupation | cattle rancher; boat captain for passenger, mail and freight |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 3rd Florida Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars |
John Caroll Houston IV (April 3, 1842 – February 22, 1918) was one of the first permanent settlers of Eau Gallie, Florida and served as its mayor for three terms in 1897, 1902, and 1910.
References
- ^ Pioneer Days on the Indian River
- "Long Island Surnames". www.longislandsurnames.com. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
| Preceded byWilliam Roesch | Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida 1897–1898 |
Succeeded byAlbert Burnett |
| Preceded byW.J. Nesbett | Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida 1902–1903 |
Succeeded byGeorge Paddison |
| Preceded byGeorge Paddison | Mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida 1910–1911 |
Succeeded byGeorge Paddison |
- 1842 births
- 1918 deaths
- American Civil War prisoners of war
- American military personnel of the Indian Wars
- American people of Scottish descent
- County commissioners in Florida
- Florida pioneers
- Sea captains
- Politicians from Jacksonville, Florida
- 19th-century mayors of places in Florida
- People from Eau Gallie, Florida