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Samuel Wilson
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| Born | September 13, 1766 |
| Died | July 31, 1854 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Meat-packer |
Samuel Wilson (September 13, 1766 – July 31, 1854) was a meat-packer from Troy, New York whose name is likely the source of the personification of the United States known as "Uncle Sam".
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Samuel Wilson's grave in Troy, New York
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Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, Arlington, Massachusetts
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Uncle Sam statue detail
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