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Samuel D. Shannon
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| 7th Secretary of the Wyoming Territory | |
| In office April 9, 1887 – July 1, 1889 |
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| Preceded by | Elliott S. N. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | John W. Meldrum |
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Samuel Davis Shannon
May 3, 1834 Camden, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1896 (aged 62) Pikesville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Peton Giles |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1860-1865 |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Samuel Davis Shannon (born May 3, 1834 – died September 9, 1896) was an American soldier and politician. He served as the 7th Secretary of the Wyoming Territory. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
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Early Life and Military Service
Samuel Davis Shannon was born in South Carolina on May 3, 1834. During the American Civil War, he joined the Confederate Army in December 1860. He became a captain and worked for Major General Richard H. Anderson.
Life After the War
After the Civil War ended, Samuel Shannon became a journalist. Later, he moved to Denver, Colorado, because he was not feeling well. From there, he moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Becoming a Territorial Secretary
On April 9, 1887, President Grover Cleveland chose Samuel Shannon for an important job. He became the Secretary of the Wyoming Territory. He held this position until July 1, 1889.
Later Years and Death
After his time as Secretary, Samuel Shannon moved back to the eastern United States. He later lived in a Soldier's Home in Pikesville, Maryland. He passed away there on September 9, 1896, due to an illness.
