Samuel W. Black
American territorial governor of Nebraska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Samuel Black, see Samuel Black (disambiguation).
Samuel Wylie Black (September 3, 1816 – June 27, 1862) was a lawyer, soldier, judge, and politician. A Democrat closely involved in Pennsylvania politics, he is best known for being the 7th Governor of the Nebraska Territory and for being killed in action leading his regiment in a charge early in the Civil War.
Quick Facts Governor of Nebraska Territory, Appointed by ...
Samuel W. Black | |
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Governor of Nebraska Territory | |
In office May 2, 1859 – February 24, 1861 | |
Appointed by | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | J. Sterling Morton (acting) |
Succeeded by | J. Sterling Morton (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Samuel Wylie Black (1816-09-03)September 3, 1816 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Died | June 27, 1862(1862-06-27) (aged 45) Hanover County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Eliza Irwin |
Education | Western University of Pennsylvania |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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