About Samuel McLean
Lived 1797 – 1881 (aged 83). Samuel McLean was an American diplomat and consul (representative), known for Trinidad, Cuba.
Samuel McLean (September 12, 1797 – March 19, 1881), was a United States Consul for Trinidad de Cuba from 1849 through 1855. He was appointed at Missouri.
Family He married Susan Wilson Smoot of the prominent Smoot Family of Alexandria. After she died he married a Mrs Johnson of Louisiana and removed after the American Civil War to Philadelphia.
Samuel had several children, including Alice Lawrason McLean, Lucretia Hodgkinson McLean, Alexander Kerr McLean and Virginia McLean with his first wife; and Lillie McLean, Eliza McLean and Archie McLean, with his second wife.
Death He died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 19, 1881. He was buried in Alexandria.
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Who was Samuel McLean?
US Consul for Trinidad de Cuba (1797-1881)
When was Samuel McLean born?
Samuel McLean was born on 12 September 1797 in Alexandria.
When did Samuel McLean die?
Samuel McLean died on 19 March 1881 in Philadelphia.
What was Samuel McLean's occupation?
Samuel McLean was a diplomat and consul (representative).
What was Samuel McLean known for?
Samuel McLean was known for Trinidad, Cuba.
What nationality was Samuel McLean?
Samuel McLean was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel McLean (U.S. Consul)
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