Term: 1865-1868
Notes: Killed in Office 31 July 1867. Samuel Lewis was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance at a local polling station. Tennessee’s governor had sent the militia to the various polling stations in an attempt to control the polls in his favor. As a result, riots broke out around the state, including at the polling station in the town of Purdy.
Born: 7/25/1826
Died: 8/4/1867
Full Name: CAPT (USA)
Final Resting Place: Buena Vista Church Cemetary
City: Bethel Springs, TN
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