Samuel Abbott Ferrin Explained

Samuel A. Ferrin
State:Wisconsin
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:Grant 3rd
Term Start:January 1, 1872
Term End:January 6, 1873
Predecessor:John Chandler Holloway
Successor:John Monteith
Party:Republican
Birth Date:19 January 1831
Birth Place:Saint-Thomas, Upper Canada
Death Place:Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Restingplace:Union Grove Cemetery,
Spouse:Mary Margaret Mason
Education:Rush Medical College
Profession:Physician
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Volunteers
Union Army
Rank:1st Assistant Surgeon, USV
Serviceyears:1862 - 1865
Battles:American Civil War

Samuel Abbott Ferrin (January 19, 1831March 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.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. 11th. Madison, Wis.. 1872. 448.
  2. News: Dr. S. A. Ferrin. Grant County Herald. November 3, 1863. 3. Newspapers.com. September 5, 2017.
  3. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 138.