| Samuel K. Dennis | |
| Term Start: | 1888 |
| Term End: | 1890 |
| Term Start2: | 1878 |
| Term End2: | 1880 |
| Term Start3: | 1870 |
| Term End3: | 1872 |
| Birth Name: | Samuel King Dennis |
| Death Place: | Beverly, Pocomoke City, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse: | Sally Handry Crisfield |
| Relatives: | George R. Dennis (half-brother) James U. Dennis (half-brother) |
Samuel King Dennis (died May 12, 1892) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Worcester County, from 1870 to 1872 and 1878 to 1880. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1888 to 1890.
Samuel King Dennis was born to John Upshur Dennis.[1] His half-brothers, George R. Dennis and James U. Dennis both served in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.[1] [2] His sister married Congressman Henry Page.[3]
Dennis was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Worcester County, for two terms, from 1870 to 1872 and 1878 to 1880. Dennis served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Worcester County, from 1888 to 1890.[4]
Dennis married Sally Handy Crisfield, daughter of John W. Crisfield. His son, Samuel K. Dennis Jr., was a lawyer and served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1]
Dennis was an active member of the Presbyterian church. He died on May 12, 1892, at the age of 52, at his home at Beverly in Pocomoke City, Maryland.[1] [2]