James Sanders Holman
James Sanders Holman | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Houston | |
| In office August 28, 1837 – November 1837 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Francis W. Moore Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1804 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 1867 (aged 63) Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Wilson Holman |
| Children | 8+ |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
| Branch/service | Texian Army |
| Battles/wars | Texas Revolution Siege of Bexar |
James Sanders Holman (February 7, 1804 – December 8, 1867) was a soldier, entrepreneur, and the first mayor of Houston.