Hubbard, Samuel, 1799-1855
Dates
- Existence: 1799 - 1855
Biography
Samuel Dickinson Hubbard (August 10, 1799 – October 8, 1855) was born in Middletown, Connecticut. He pursued classical studies at Yale College and graduated in 1819. He practiced law from 1823 to 1837. He then found work in manufacturing. Hubbard later got involved in politics and in 1844 he was elected to the Twenty-ninth United States Congress and later reelected to the Thirtieth Congress from Connecticut's 2nd congressional district, serving from March 4, 1845 to March 3, 1849, both terms as a Whig. In 1852, President Millard Fillmore appointed him United States Postmaster General serving from August 31, 1852 to March 7, 1853.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 822155
Webster Mss 822155
Date(s):
1822-02-05
Abstract
In English.
Samuel Hubbard letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 832412.1
Mss 832412.1
Date(s):
1832-07-12
Abstract
In English.