Samuel Purdy
Samuel Purdy | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Lieutenant Governor of California | |
| In office January 8, 1852 – January 9, 1856 | |
| Governor | John Bigler |
| Preceded by | David C. Broderick (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Anderson |
| 1st Mayor of Stockton, California | |
| In office October 5, 1850 – 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John C. Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1819 New York City, US |
| Died | February 17, 1882 (aged 64) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Architect, politician |
Samuel Purdy (1819 – February 17, 1882) was an American politician. As a Democrat, he served as the third lieutenant governor of California from 1852 to 1856. He also was the first mayor of Stockton, California, where he was in office from 1850 to 1851.