Sam DeWitt

Sam DeWitt
DeWitt in 1920
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 3rd Bronx district
In office
September 16, 1920 – September 21, 1920
Preceded byHimself
Succeeded byBenjamin Antin
In office
January 1, 1920 – April 1, 1920
Preceded byRobert S. Mullen
Succeeded byHimself
Personal details
Born(1891-11-01)November 1, 1891
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1963(1963-01-22) (aged 71)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
PartySocialist
SpouseAugusta
RelativesSky Dayton (great-grandson)
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • Playwright
  • Poet
  • Politician
Known forExpulsion from the New York State Assembly

Samuel Aaron DeWitt (November 1, 1891 – January 22, 1963) was an American businessman, poet, playwright, and politician. He was a New York State Legislator who represented Bronx's 7th district from 1919 until his expulsion from the assembly in 1920 during the First Red Scare.

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