Legislator Details
Samuel Post
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/9/1834
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/9/1921
City: Miami, FL
County: Dade County, FL
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/15/1921
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Amanda S. Plower in 1857; children: 2, William R. and Samuel, jr.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
Military Service:
Occupation: soap manufacturer, merchant, businessman
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Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Served as Pension Agent in Detroit for several years; and as a member of the Pontiac state hospital's board of trustees for 6 years. In 1881 he formed the Detroit Soap Co. with Digby V. Bell. He later bough Bells' share and continued the company as the Queen Anne Soap Co. before selling it when he was in his 80s. Member of the Knights Templar and the GAR.
Notable Facts:
Present at the meeting 'under the oaks' when the Republican Party was formed.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 1
District Description: Townships of Superior, Ypsilanti, Salem, Pittsfield, and City of Ypsilanti
Date Elected: 11/4/1870
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1871
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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