Samuel B. Garver
Samuel B. Garver | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1897–1901 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Boyer Garver August 21, 1839 |
| Died | September 14, 1911 (aged 72) Decatur, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union army) |
| Unit | 73rd Illinois Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Samuel Boyer Garver (August 21, 1839 – September 14, 1911) was an American farmer and politician.
Garver was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. In 1855, he moved to Piatt County, Illinois and was involved with farming. Garver served in the 73rd Illinois Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and was wounded. He lived in Farmer City, Illinois and was involved with the drug business. Garver served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1897 to 1901 and was a Republican. In 1906, Garver moved to Decatur, Illinois. Garve died in Decatur, Illinois.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ 'Official Director of the Forty-First General Assembly of Illinois-1899,' J.L. Pickering-editor,' Illinois State Register Press, Springfield, Illinois: 1899, Biographical Sketch of Samuel B. Garve, pg. 34
- ^ 'Two Veterans Die Within Few Hour-Samuel B. Garver Was Twice In Legislature,' he Decatur Daily Review (Illinois), September 15, 1911, 14