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Samuel A. Ferrin
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Grant 3rd district |
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| In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | John Chandler Holloway |
| Succeeded by | John Monteith |
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| 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 |
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| Education | Rush Medical College |
| Profession | Physician |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | 1st Assistant Surgeon, USV |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Samuel Abbott Ferrin (born January 19, 1831 – died March 29, 1875) was a Canadian-American doctor and politician. He moved to the United States and became a member of the Republican Party. In 1872, he represented Grant County in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He also worked as a surgeon for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Early Life and Medical Career
Samuel Ferrin was born on January 19, 1831, in a place now known as Saint-Thomas, Quebec. He studied medicine and graduated from Rush Medical College. This prepared him to become a doctor.
During the American Civil War, Samuel Ferrin joined the Union Army. He first served with the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. Later, he became a surgeon in Wingville, Wisconsin. He was then made the First Assistant Surgeon for the 44th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, helping soldiers who were injured.
Samuel Ferrin's Political Journey
Samuel Ferrin was a politician who belonged to the Republican Party. In 1872, he became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He represented the people of Grant County during that time.
