Samuel W. Black

Politician

1816 – 1862

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Who was Samuel W. Black?

Samuel Wylie Black was a lawyer, soldier, judge, and politician. A Democrat closely involved in Pennsylvania politics, he is best known for being the 7th Governor of the Nebraska Territory and for being killed in action leading his regiment in a charge early in the Civil War.

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Born
Sep 3, 1816
Pittsburgh
Also known as
  • Samuel Black
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Pittsburgh
Died
Jun 27, 1862

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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