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Samuel THATCHER, Congress, MA (1776-1872)

THATCHER, Samuel, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Cambridge, Mass., July 1, 1776; was graduated from Harvard University in 1793; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1797 and…

Samuel Royal THURSTON, Congress, OR (1816-1851)

THURSTON, Samuel Royal, a Delegate from the Territory of Oregon; born in Monmouth, Kennebec County, Maine, April 15, 1816; attended Wesleyan Seminary, Readfield, Maine, and Dartmouth College,…

Samuel POWELL, Congress, TN (1776-1841)

POWELL, Samuel, a Representative from Tennessee; born in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pa., July 10, 1776; attended the common schools and Philadelphia (Pa.) College; studied law; was…

Samuel EDDY, Congress, RI (1769-1839)

EDDY, Samuel, a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Johnston, near Providence, R.I., March 31, 1769; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Brown University, Providence, R.I…

Samuel FARROW, Congress, SC (1759-1824)

FARROW, Samuel, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Virginia in 1759; moved to South Carolina with his father’s family, who settled in Spartanburg District in 1765; served in the…

Samuel MAYALL, Congress, ME (1816-1892)

MAYALL, Samuel, a Representative from Maine; born in North Gray, Cumberland County, Maine, June 21, 1816; attended the public schools and was tutored privately at home; moved to Gray, Maine;…

Samuel MEREDITH, Congress, PA (1741-1817)

MEREDITH, Samuel, a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1741; attended Doctor Allison’s Academy in Philadelphia; engaged in mercantile pursuits; served in the…

Samuel CAMPBELL, Congress, NY (1773-1853)

CAMPBELL, Samuel, a Representative from New York; born in Mansfield, Conn., July 11, 1773; attended the common schools; moved to Columbus, N.Y., and engaged in agricultural pursuits;…

Samuel HAMBLETON, Congress, MD (1812-1886)

HAMBLETON, Samuel, a Representative from Maryland; born at “Waterloo” farm, Talbot County, Md., January 8, 1812; educated by private tutors and attended Easton Academy; studied law; was…

Samuel LAHM, Congress, OH (1812-1876)

LAHM, Samuel, a Representative from Ohio; born in Leitersburg, Washington County, Md., April 22, 1812; completed preparatory studies; taught school; attended Washington College, Pennsylvania;…