Samuel Stamps (October 19, 1795 - March 22, 1850) was an American Democratic politician. He was the 9th Secretary of State of Mississippi, serving from 1847 until his death.
Samuel Stamps | |
|---|---|
| 9th Secretary of State of Mississippi | |
| In office January 1847 – March 22, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | Wilson Hemingway |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1795 Hancock County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 22, 1850 (aged 54) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
Samuel Stamps was born on October 19, 1795, in Hancock County, Georgia.[1] He was a member of the Democratic party.[2] Stamps became the Secretary of State of Mississippi in January 1847.[3][4] While still serving as Secretary, he died on March 22 (or at the evening of March 21), 1850, at his residence in Jackson, Mississippi.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][1] He was succeeded as Secretary of State of Mississippi by Joseph Bell.[3][4][6][8]
References edit
- ^ a b Stirpes. Texas State Genealogical Society. 2004. p. 28.
- ^ Journal of Women's History. Indiana University Press. 1999. p. 117.
- ^ a b c Mississippi (1900). Department Reports. p. 179.
- ^ a b c Rowland, Dunbar (1917). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History.
- ^ "Proclamation by Gov. Quitman". Vicksburg Weekly Sentinel. 1850-04-17. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ a b "Samuel Stamps Death Notice". Natchez Daily Courier. 1850-03-29. p. 2. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Death of Samuel Stamps". The Port Gibson Herald, and Correspondent. 1850-04-05. p. 3. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ a b "Sam Stamps death". The Mississippi Free Trader. 1850-04-03. p. 2. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge. 1850. p. 320.