Samuel Crawford (jurist)

For other people with the same name, see Samuel Crawford (disambiguation).

The Honorable
Samuel Crawford
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office
June 1, 1853 – June 1, 1855
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byOrsamus Cole
Personal details
Born(1820-04-20)April 20, 1820
Ballybay, Ireland, UK
DiedFebruary 28, 1861(1861-02-28) (aged 40)
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathStroke
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJane Milton Sweet
Children4
Signature
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Samuel Crawford (April 20, 1820 – February 28, 1861) was an Irish American immigrant, lawyer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was one of the first elected justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1853. He was also the first incumbent Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to be defeated seeking re-election.

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