About Samuel S. Barney
Lived 1846 – 1919 (aged 73). Samuel S. Barney was an American politician, judge and lawyer.
Samuel Stebbins Barney (January 31, 1846 – December 31, 1919) was a United States representative from Wisconsin and a judge of the Court of Claims.
Education and career
Born on January 31, 1846, in Hartford in the Wisconsin Territory, Barney attended the public schools, Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois, then read law with Leander F. Frisby in West Bend, Wisconsin in 1873.
Congressional service
Barney was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1884 to the 49th United States Congress. He was interred in Union Cemetery in West Bend.
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Who was Samuel S. Barney?
American politician (1846-1919)
When was Samuel S. Barney born?
Samuel S. Barney was born on 31 January 1846 in Hartford.
When did Samuel S. Barney die?
Samuel S. Barney died on 31 December 1919 in Milwaukee.
What was Samuel S. Barney's occupation?
Samuel S. Barney was a politician, judge and lawyer.
What nationality was Samuel S. Barney?
Samuel S. Barney was American.
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