Representative Samuel G. Magill View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 12/21/1899
Birth Place: Erie County, Pennsylvania
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 10 (1864)
Home County: Clinton
Samuel G. Magill
Clinton County
He came to Clinton from Lyons in 1871 and was engaged in the warehouse business on Front street conducting a large trade and carrying a large stock. For a time Mr. E. S. Hart, now of Chicago, was Col. MaGill's partner the firm name being MaGill & Hart. Col. MaGill was one of the strong men of the state. He was a politician whose influence was much sought for by men who are ambitious to serve their country. He was always a republican and did his part to keep the republican party in power in both state in county. He was a man of great independence of mind and action and when he cared to make a point on which he had set his heart, it came just as he desired. He was an enterprising, pushing, energetic citizen, and always commanded the respect of his neighbors and associates. One of the most amiable of gentlemen, extreme sociability being a natural trait and in the domestic circle he was the kindest of husbands and the most indulgent of fathers.
Sources:
House District 33
Committees
10th GA (1864)
Standing Committees
Legislation Sponsored
10th GA (1864)