Samuel Dexter

1761–1816 (age 55)

Lawyer/Politician

Biography

Samuel Dexter was a distinguished lawyer and politician whose career spanned the critical early decades of the United States. Born in 1761, he distinguished himself through legal expertise and public service, contributing to the legal and political frameworks of the young nation during a transformative period.

Dexter's contributions to law and governance reflected the intellectual rigor and civic commitment of his generation. He died in 1816, leaving a legacy of professional achievement and dedication to public service that influenced his contemporaries and successors.