Law, Samuel Andrew, 1771-1845
Variant namesLawyer, land agent, and judge, of Meredith, N.Y.; native of Cheshire, Conn.
From the description of Samuel Andrew Law papers, 1798-1845. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 457248754
Samuel A. Law was a lawyer, farmer, land agent, postmaster, politician, merchant, saw mill owner and community leader in Delaware County, N.Y. As a dealer in land Law acted mainly as an agent for the Drinker, Fisher, Meredith and Clymer, and Wharton interests. Law was also extremely active in local and state politics, running for various local offices.
Law's interst in agriculture and animal husbandry led him to attempt to introduce Spanish merino sheep in the United States. He also attempted to introduce new seed types and encourage agricultural development in Delaware County. He assisted in the development of roads in the county and in the development of other public benefit programs.
From the description of Papers, 1770-1887. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122535589
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| Relation | Name | |
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| correspondedWith | Baldwin, Simeon, 1761-1851 | person |
| correspondedWith | Bishop, Abraham, 1763-1844 | person |
| associatedWith | Clymer, George, 1739-1813. | person |
| correspondedWith | Dodd, Abigail | person |
| associatedWith | Dodd family. | family |
| associatedWith | Dodd, Moses | person |
| associatedWith | Dodd, Stephen, 1777-1856. | person |
| associatedWith | Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809. | person |
| correspondedWith | Elliot, Mary Law, 1785-1828 | person |
| associatedWith | Elliot, William H. | person |
| correspondedWith | Elliot, William H. (William Horace), 1781-1865 | person |
| associatedWith | Fisher, James C. | person |
| associatedWith | Fisher, Samuel H. (Samuel Herbert), 1867-1957. | person |
| correspondedWith | Law, Sarah Hotchkiss | person |
| correspondedWith | Law, Sarah Lyon Sherman, b. 1776 | person |
| correspondedWith | Law, Stella | person |
| correspondedWith | Law, William, 1751?-1824 | person |
| correspondedWith | Linsley, Joel Hervey, 1790-1868 | person |
| correspondedWith | Lyon, Betsy | person |
| correspondedWith | Lyon, William, Col. | person |
| associatedWith | Marshall, John Law. | person |
| associatedWith | Stewardson, Thomas. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Connecticut--East Haven | |||
| Connecticut | |||
| New York (State) | |||
| New York (State)--Delaware County | |||
| Cheshire (Conn.) | |||
| East Haven (Conn.) | |||
| Meredith (N.Y.) | |||
| Delaware County (N.Y.) | |||
| Merchants--New York (State)--Delaware County | |||
| New York (State)--Meredith |
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| Agriculture |
| Congregational churches |
| Congregational churches |
| Farmers |
| Farm rents |
| Farms |
| Land settlement |
| Land titles |
| Lawyers |
| Lumber trade |
| Merino sheep |
| Practice of law |
| Real estate |
| Occupation |
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| Clergy |
| Judges |
| Lawyers |
| Real estate appraisers |
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Person
Birth 1771
Death 1845
