Samuel_Abbott_Ferrin

Samuel Abbott Ferrin

Samuel Abbott Ferrin

19th century American physician and politician


Samuel Abbott Ferrin (January 19, 1831  March 29, 1875) was a Canadian American, immigrant, medical doctor, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Grant County during the 1872 session. He also served as a hospital steward and surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Biography

Ferrin was born on January 19, 1831, in what is now Saint-Thomas, Quebec. He graduated from Rush Medical College.[1] During the American Civil War, Ferrin originally enlisted with the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He later became a surgeon in Wingville, Wisconsin[2] and was commissioned First Assistant Surgeon of the 44th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.

Political career

Ferrin was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session.[3] He was a Republican.


References

  1. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 448.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. "Dr. S. A. Ferrin". Grant County Herald. November 3, 1863. p. 3. Retrieved September 5, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 138.

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