Christopher Houston (c1676-c1726)/Child DOB Analysis

At the time of his death, Christoppher Houston had two sons and four daughters. Three of the daughters (Jean, Martha, and Margaret were married. If we assume they were at least 20 years of age at marriage, then they must have been born c1706 and earlier. We believe that Samuel Houston was his eldest son (named executor of will, and received the home plantation, as well as responsibility for his mother.)  Brother Robert was married at this time, and had two sons, identified by Christopher in his will.  Assuming sons were born 2 years apart, we conclude that he must have married by 1722.  If he were 20 years of age, he would have been born about 1702.  Samuel then would have been born no laer than c. 1700.  This in turn implies that Christopher was born prior to c1680.

Samuel Houston (c1700-c1736)

Robert Houston (c1712-?)

Jean Houston ? Linn aka Jeannette

Martha Houston ? Linn

Ann Houston (c1705-c1765) John Walker III (1705-c1776)

Margaret Houston (?-?) Hugh Linn (c1705-1785)