About Samuel B. Garver
Lived 1839 – 1911 (aged 72). Samuel B. Garver was an American businessperson and politician.
Samuel Boyer Garver (August 21, 1839 – September 14, 1911) was an American farmer and politician.
Garver was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. In 1855, he moved to Piatt County, Illinois and was involved with farming. Garver served in the 73rd Illinois Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and was wounded. He lived in Farmer City, Illinois and was involved with the drug business. Garver served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1897 to 1901 and was a Republican. In 1906, Garver moved to Decatur, Illinois. Garve died in Decatur, Illinois.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Samuel B. Garver's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Samuel B. Garver?
American politician (1839-1911)
When was Samuel B. Garver born?
Samuel B. Garver was born on 21 August 1839.
When did Samuel B. Garver die?
Samuel B. Garver died on 14 September 1911.
What was Samuel B. Garver's occupation?
Samuel B. Garver was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was Samuel B. Garver?
Samuel B. Garver was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel B. Garver. https://biography.guide/samuel-b-garver/
MLA: "Samuel B. Garver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-b-garver/.
Chicago: "Samuel B. Garver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/samuel-b-garver/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC