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==Background==

==Background==

Houk was born in Boyds Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee. His father John died when he was young, leaving the family under impoverished circumstances.<ref name=tennesseeencyclopedia/> He managed to survive and make a living as a [[Methodist]] preacher and cabinetmaker, studying [[law]] at night.

Houk was born in Boyds Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee. His father John died when he was young, leaving the family under impoverished circumstances.<ref name=tennesseeencyclopedia/> He managed to survive and make a living as a [[Methodist]] preacher and cabinetmaker while studying [[law]] at night.

In 1859, Houk was admitted to the bar and proceeded to open an office in Clinton, Tennessee (located in Anderson County).<ref name=tennesseeencyclopedia/>

In 1859, Houk was admitted to the bar and proceeded to open an office in Clinton, Tennessee (located in Anderson County).<ref name=tennesseeencyclopedia/>