Samuel F. Tappan

1831–1913 (age 82)

Army Officer, Government Official

Biography

Samuel F. Tappan served as an Army Officer and later as a government official, carrying the perspective of a soldier into the halls of public service. His career reflected a thoughtful commitment to both national defense and civic responsibility.

Laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, he is remembered for bridging military duty and civic leadership with integrity.