Calvin, Samuel, 1811-1890

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Samuel Calvin (1811-1890) was a lawyer, member of the 31st Congress (March 1849-March 1851), and member of the Pennsylvania State Constitutional Convention of 1873. Calvin was admitted to the bar in 1836; he established his practice at Hollidaysburg, Pa.

From the guide to the Samuel Calvin Papers, 1792-1929, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

Lawyer, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania representative, 1849-1851.

From the description of Letter : Hollidaysburg, [Pa.], to Abraham Lincoln, 1861 Feb. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27989334

Samuel Calvin practiced law in Hollidaysburgh, PA and was the U. S. Congressman (Whig) from Blair, Hunington, Juniata, and Centre Counties from 1849 to 1851.

From the description of Papers, 1837-1870, 1837, 1848-1865, 1870. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122624742

Lawyer and political leader, of Hollidaysburg (Blair Co.), Pa.

From the description of Samuel Calvin papers, 1792-1929; (bulk 1838-1883). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19317017

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creatorOf Calvin, Samuel, 1811-1890. Papers, 1837-1870, 1837, 1848-1865, 1870. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
creatorOf Calvin, Samuel, 1811-1890. Samuel Calvin papers, 1792-1929; (bulk 1838-1883). Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Calvin, Samuel, 1811-1890. Letter : Hollidaysburg, [Pa.], to Abraham Lincoln, 1861 Feb. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
creatorOf Samuel Calvin Papers, 1792-1929 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889. person
associatedWith Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894. person
associatedWith Johnston, William F., 1808-1872. person
associatedWith Jones, John Penn. person
associatedWith Jones, Lloyd. person
associatedWith United States. Congress 1849-1851) corporateBody
associatedWith Whig Party (Pa.) corporateBody
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Blair County (Pa.)
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Colorado
Pennsylvania
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Birth 1811-07-30

Death 1890-03-12

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