Samuel Coleman was a state legislator in South Carolina.[1] He represented Chester County, South Carolina in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1875 and 1876. He eventually moved to North Carolina.[2]

Coleman was elected in 1875 to fill the seat left open after the death of John McCullough,[3] he was elected unopposed as the Conservatives made no nominations.[4]

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  1. ^ Congress, United States (November 15, 1877). "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress". U.S. Government Printing Office – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner, Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 48
  3. ^ Representatives, South Carolina General Assembly House of (November 15, 1875). "Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of South-Carolina". State Printers – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Letter from Chester (Samuel Coleman)". Yorkville Enquirer. 29 July 1875. p. 3. Retrieved 12 December 2021.