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Samuel Henderson 
Summary
Samuel Henderson (November 27, 1764 – November 17, 1841) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Samuel Henderson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
| In office October 11, 1814 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | See below |
| Succeeded by | See below |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1764 England, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | November 17, 1841 (aged 76) Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
Biography edit
Samuel Henderson was born and attended school in England. He immigrated to the United States in 1782 and settled in Montgomery, Pennsylvania. He owned and operated the Henderson Marble Quarries in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Henderson was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jonathan Roberts. He died on his estate at Upper Merion, in 1841. Interment in the family burying ground in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Samuel Henderson (id: H000487)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard