Samuel Abbott Ferrin

Samuel A. Ferrin
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Grant 3rd district
In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded by	John Chandler Holloway
Succeeded by	John Monteith
Personal details
Born	(1831-01-19)January 19, 1831 Saint-Thomas, Upper Canada
Died	March 29, 1875(1875-03-29) (aged 44) Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Union Grove Cemetery, Darlington, Wisconsin
Party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Margaret Mason
Children	Harriett E. (Osborne) (b. 1853; died 1936) Charles Andrews Ferrin (b. 1855; died 1948) Frank A. Ferrin (b. 1857; died 1928)
Education	Rush Medical College
Profession	Physician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	1st Assistant Surgeon, USV
Unit	32nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry 44th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Samuel Abbott Ferrin (January 19, 1831 – March 29, 1875) was a Canadian American, immigrant, medical doctor, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Grant County during the 1872 session. He also served as a hospital steward and surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Biography

Ferrin was born on January 19, 1831, in what is now Saint-Thomas, Quebec. He graduated from Rush Medical College. During the American Civil War, Ferrin originally enlisted with the 32nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He later became a surgeon in Wingville, Wisconsin and was commissioned First Assistant Surgeon of the 44th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.

Political career

Ferrin was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 session. He was a Republican.

External links

• Samuel A. Ferrin at Find a Grave