About Samuel D. Felker
Lived 1859 – 1932 (aged 73). Samuel D. Felker was an American politician, lawyer, judge, governor, jurist and mayor.
Samuel Demeritt Felker (April 16, 1859 – November 14, 1932) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician from Rochester, New Hampshire.
Family life Felker was born to William H. and Deborah A. (Demeritt) Felker in Rochester, New Hampshire. in Buffalo, New York.
Early political career Felker was a member of the New Hampshire state constitutional convention of 1889, ran as a Democrat for governor of New Hampshire. Because no candidate received a majority of the vote, Felker was selected as governor by the New Hampshire legislature.
Judge of the Rochester Municipal Court Felker's gubernatorial successor, Rolland H. Spaulding, appointed Felker as Judge of the Rochester Municipal Court, a position Felker held from July 20, 1915 until 1930.
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Who was Samuel D. Felker?
American politician (1859-1932)
When was Samuel D. Felker born?
Samuel D. Felker was born on 16 April 1859 in Rochester.
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Samuel D. Felker died on 14 November 1932 in Rochester.
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Samuel D. Felker was a politician, lawyer, judge, governor, jurist and mayor.
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Samuel D. Felker was American.
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