Samuel C. Hyde

Samuel C. Hyde (April 22, 1842 – March 7, 1922) was an American attorney and politician from Washington. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as prosecuting attorney of Spokane County from 1880 to 1886 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1897.

Early life Samuel Clarence Hyde was born in Ticonderoga, New York on April 22, 1842, a son of Eli N. and Susan S. Hyde. He was a twin, and his sister Salina Clarissa died when she was eight months old. In the early 1870s, he attended Iowa State University, where he studied law. In addition to practicing law, Hyde was publisher of the Lyon County Press newspaper. Hyde also became active in politics as a Republican, and served as chairman of the party's central committee in Lyon County, Iowa.

Continued career In 1877, Hyde moved to Washington Territory, and he resided and practiced law in both Seattle and Tacoma.

In 1894, Hyde was the successful Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's at-large congressional district.

Death and burial Hyde died in Spokane on March 7, 1922. Hyde's funeral took place at Spokane's Central Methodist Church, and he received funeral honors from members of the local Grand Army of the Republic post.