Samuel Crockett

Samuel Crockett (May 10, 1821 – September 19, 1900) was an English American immigrant, businessman, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Marquette County during the 1877 session.

Biography Samuel Crockett was born in Manchester, England, in May 1821. As a child, he was present at the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the first steam-powered railroad in the world. He received a common school education until age 13, when he went to work as an auxiliary at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. Three years later, he secured an apprenticeship as a tailor, which he followed to completion.

Personal life and family Samuel Crockett was one of thirteen children born to Thomas and Sarah ( Goodall) Crockett. Samuel was the only member of his family to emigrate from England.

Samuel Crockett married Eliza Snyder, the daughter of Frederick Snyder. Frederick Snyder was one of the first settlers at Stewartsville, New Jersey, and a descendant of early Dutch colonists in America. Samuel and Eliza had four children together, though all but one died in childhood. Their only surviving child was George Byron Crockett.

Electoral history Wisconsin Assembly (1877)