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Samuel R. Peters
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Simpson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's at-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Seat eliminated |
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| Born | August 16, 1842 Walnut Township, Pickaway County, Ohio |
| Died | April 21, 1910 (aged 67) Newton, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
Samuel Ritter Peters (born August 16, 1842 – died April 21, 1910) was an important figure in American politics. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Kansas. This means he was elected by the people of Kansas to represent them in the national government in Washington, D.C.
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Early Life and Education
Samuel Ritter Peters was born in Walnut Township, which is near Circleville, Ohio. He went to local schools and later attended the Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio.
Serving in the Civil War
In October 1861, Samuel Peters joined the Union Army as a private. He was part of Company E, Seventy-third Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served bravely until June 1865. During his time in the army, he moved up through the ranks. He started as a private and became a sergeant, then a second lieutenant, a first lieutenant, and finally a captain.
Becoming a Lawyer and Editor
After the war, Samuel Peters decided to study law. He graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1867. In the same year, he became a lawyer, which means he was officially allowed to practice law. He started his law career in Memphis, Missouri.
From 1868 to 1873, he also worked as an editor for a newspaper called the Memphis Reveille. In 1872, he was chosen to be a delegate for the Republican National Convention. This was a big meeting where the Republican Party decided who their candidate for president would be. In 1873, he served as the mayor of Memphis, Missouri.
Political Career in Kansas
In 1873, Samuel Peters moved to Marion, Kansas, and continued his work as a lawyer. His political career in Kansas began when he was elected to the Kansas State Senate in 1874. The State Senate is part of the state government that helps make laws for Kansas. He served there until March 1875.
After that, he was appointed and then elected as a judge for the ninth judicial district. He served as a judge from 1875 until 1883. In 1876, he moved to Newton, Kansas.
Representing Kansas in Congress
Samuel Peters was elected as a Republican to the Forty-eighth Congress. He was then re-elected for three more terms. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1883, to March 3, 1891. During this time, he worked to represent the people of Kansas in the national government. He decided not to run for re-election in 1890.
Later Years and Legacy
After his time in Congress, Samuel Peters went back to practicing law in Newton, Kansas. He also served on the board of managers for a state facility from 1895 to 1899. From 1898 to 1910, he was the Postmaster of Newton, which meant he was in charge of the local post office. In 1899, he was also the editor of the Newton Daily Kansas-Republican newspaper.
Samuel Ritter Peters passed away in Newton, Kansas, on April 21, 1910. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
