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.
Samuel A. Ferrin | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Grant 3rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John Chandler Holloway |
| Succeeded by | John Monteith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1831 Saint-Thomas, Upper Canada |
| Died | March 29, 1875 (aged 44) Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Union Grove Cemetery, Darlington, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Margaret Mason |
| Children |
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| Education | Rush Medical College |
| Profession | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | 1st Assistant Surgeon, USV |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Biography edit
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 edit
Ferrin was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[3] He was a Republican.
References edit
- ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 448.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Dr. S. A. Ferrin". Grant County Herald. November 3, 1863. p. 3. Retrieved September 5, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 138.
