James Sanders Holman

James Sanders Holman
1st Mayor of Houston
In office
August 28, 1837 – November 1837
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byFrancis W. Moore Jr.
Personal details
Born(1804-02-07)February 7, 1804
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 1867(1867-12-08) (aged 63)
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Wilson Holman
Children8+
Military service
Allegiance Republic of Texas
Branch/serviceTexian Army
Battles/warsTexas Revolution
Siege of Bexar

James Sanders Holman (February 7, 1804 – December 8, 1867) was a soldier, entrepreneur, and the first mayor of Houston.


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