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Samuel Abbott Ferrin

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Samuel A. Ferrin
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Grant 3rd district
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded byJohn Chandler Holloway
Succeeded byJohn Monteith
Personal details
Born(1831-01-19)January 19, 1831
Saint-Thomas, Upper Canada
DiedMarch 29, 1875(1875-03-29) (aged 44)
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeUnion Grove Cemetery, Darlington, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Margaret Mason
Children
  • Harriett E. (Osborne)
  • (b. 1853; died 1936)
  • Charles Andrews Ferrin
  • (b. 1855; died 1948)
  • Frank A. Ferrin
  • (b. 1857; died 1928)
EducationRush Medical College
ProfessionPhysician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1862–1865
Rank1st Assistant Surgeon, USV
Unit
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Samuel Abbott Ferrin (January 19, 1831 – March 29, 1875) was a Canadian American, immigrant, medical doctor, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Grant County during the 1872 session. He also served as a hospital steward and surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Biography

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Ferrin was born on January 19, 1831, in what is now Saint-Thomas, Quebec. He graduated from Rush Medical College.[1] During the American Civil War, Ferrin originally enlisted with the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He later became a surgeon in Wingville, Wisconsin[2] and was commissioned First Assistant Surgeon of the 44th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.

Political career

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Ferrin was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[3] He was a Republican.

References

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  1. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 448.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Dr. S. A. Ferrin". Grant County Herald. November 3, 1863. p. 3. Retrieved September 5, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 138.
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