Samuel Beall facts for kids
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Samuel W. Beall
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| 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1850 – January 5, 1852 |
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| Governor | Nelson Dewey |
| Preceded by | John E. Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Burns |
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Samuel Wootton Beall
June 16, 1807 Montgomery County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1868 (aged 61) Helena, Montana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murdered |
| Resting place | Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Montana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Fenimore Cooper |
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| Alma mater | Union College |
| Profession | Lawyer, land speculator, politician |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Lt. Colonel, USV |
| Unit | 18th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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Samuel Wootton Beall (June 16, 1807 – September 26, 1868) was an important figure in early Wisconsin history. He was a lawyer and a pioneer who helped develop the land. Beall also served as the second Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 1850 to 1852. Later, he fought as an officer in the American Civil War and was injured in battle.
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Samuel Beall's Life Story
Early Years
Samuel Beall was born on June 16, 1807, in Montgomery County, Maryland. He went to college at Union College in Schenectady, New York, and graduated in 1827.
Moving to Wisconsin
In 1835, Samuel Beall moved to what is now Green Bay, Wisconsin. He became very successful by buying and selling land. He also became a lawyer and practiced law there. In the 1840s, he settled in Taycheedah.
Beall helped the Stockbridge and Munsee Indians with their legal claims against the government. He loaned them money for their trips to Washington, D.C. When they won their case, he only asked for the money he had spent, not the larger share he was promised.
Serving in Politics
Samuel Beall was chosen to be a delegate for both the first and second constitutional conventions in Wisconsin. These meetings were very important for creating Wisconsin's laws. He was one of only six people to attend both conventions.
As a member of the Democratic Party, Beall became the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. He served alongside Nelson Dewey, who was the Governor at the time. His term lasted from 1850 to 1852.
The Civil War
During the American Civil War, Samuel Beall joined the Union Army. He was given the rank of lieutenant colonel in the 18th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His regiment was sent to Tennessee in March 1862.
Just one day after arriving, his regiment was sent into the Battle of Shiloh. Beall was wounded in this battle and had to have his leg removed below the knee. The colonel of his regiment was killed, along with another officer. After recovering, Beall was put in charge of a prisoner of war camp in Elmira, New York.
Later Life and Family
After the war, Samuel Beall briefly returned to Wisconsin. He then moved to Helena, Montana. He passed away on September 26, 1868, after being shot following an argument. He was later buried at Forestvale Cemetery in Helena.
Samuel Beall was the son of Lewis and Eliza Beall. In 1829, he married Elizabeth Fenimore Cooper. She was the niece of a famous writer named James Fenimore Cooper. Samuel and Elizabeth had seven children together. Their oldest daughter, Mary Morris Beall, married Levi Hubbell, who was also a well-known lawyer and judge in Wisconsin.
