Samuel Beardsley (February 6, 1790 - May 6, 1860) was a United States Representative and New York State Attorney General. Born in Hoosick, he pursued academic studies, taught school, studied law in Rome, New York and served as a lieutenant in the War of 1812, taking part in the defense of Sackets Harbor in 1813. He was admitted to the bar in 1815 and commenced practice in Watertown. Wikipedia
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