Samuel Merrill (Iowa governor)
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Samuel Merrill (August 7, 1822 – August 31, 1899) was the seventh governor of Iowa from 1868–1872, as well as an officer in the Union army during the American Civil War.
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Samuel Merrill | |
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7th Governor of Iowa | |
In office January 16, 1868 – January 11, 1872 | |
Lieutenant | John Scott Madison M. Walden |
Preceded by | William M. Stone |
Succeeded by | Cyrus C. Carpenter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-08-07)August 7, 1822 Turner, Maine, U.S. |
Died | August 31, 1899(1899-08-31) (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Army officer |
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