Samuel Hambleton

Samuel Hambleton (January 8, 1812 – December 9, 1886) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Talbot County from 1834 to 1835 and in 1854. He also served in the Maryland Senate in 1844. He served as a U.S. Representative from Maryland from 1869 to 1873.

Early life Samuel Hambleton was born on January 8, 1812, at "Waterloo" farm near Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, to Mary (née Sherwood) and Edward N. Hambleton. His father was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. Hambleton was educated by private tutors and attended Easton Academy. He attended Easton Academy. He studied law under Theodore R. Loockerman. He was admitted to the bar in 1833, and commenced practice in Easton, Maryland.

Hambleton was elected to the Maryland Senate in 1844, defeating Democratic nominee Nicholas Martin. He served until 1850. He was president of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in 1853 and 1854, and again served as a member of the House of Delegates in 1854. Around 1856, he left the Whig Party and joined the Democratic Party.

In 1845, Governor Thomas Pratt appointed Hambleton as colonel of cavalry. He organized five companies in his regiment and commanded the regiment for four years. His son served in the Confederate Army. Hambleton's contemporaries referred to him as Colonel Hambleton. He also went by Samuel Hambleton Jr. since his uncle had the same name. He was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Hambleton died at his home in Easton on December 9, 1886. He is interred in Spring Hill Cemetery.