Samuel C. Sample
Samuel C. Sample | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 9th district | |
In office 1843–1845 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Charles W. Cathcart |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Caldwell Sample August 15, 1796 Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 2, 1855 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 59)
Resting place | South Bend City Cemetery South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Ann Howard |
Occupation |
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Samuel Caldwell Sample (August 15, 1796 – December 2, 1855) was an American lawyer and politician who served a single term as a United States Representative from Indiana from 1843 to 1845.
Early life
Sample Caldwell Sample was born in
Career
After being admitted to the bar, he began practicing law in
Political career
He was elected to the 28th United States Congress as a Whig where he served from 1843 to 1845, the first representative from Indiana's 9th congressional district. He was defeated for reelection in 1844 by Charles W. Cathcart.[1]
Later career
After his defeat from Congress, he returned to South Bend, where he resumed practicing law until his death.[1]
Personal life
Sample married Ann Howard of Elkton.[2]
Sample died on December 2, 1855, at his home in South Bend. He was buried at City Cemetery in South Bend.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Sample, Samuel Caldwell". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
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- United States Congress. "Samuel C. Sample (id: S000024)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
- Media related to Samuel C. Sample at Wikimedia Commons