Person Information

Biography

The speaking stones website contains good information about Samuel Stevens. I tried to find more information about his activities in politics, however, and was hard-pressed to find anything concrete. Political graveyard lists two entries for "Samuel Stevens" that may describe Samuel Stevens in question. They are:

" Stevens, Samuel — of Washington County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Washington County, 1825, 1827. Burial location unknown.
Stevens, Samuel — of Albany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Albany County, 1844. Burial location unknown."

Sam was born in Washington County and lived in Albany (according to his gravestone). For this reason, I believe both the Political Graveyard entries describe our Sam; perhaps should be combined into one.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 28, 1849

Letter from Samuel Sweezey Seward to William Henry Seward, May 30, 1840

Letter from Samuel Sweezey Seward to William Henry Seward, May 17, 1840

Letter from Samuel Sweezey Seward to William Henry Seward, May 11, 1840

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 7, 1849

Letter from Samuel Sweezey Seward to William Henry Seward, March 20, 1839

Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, July 10, 1834

Letter from William Henry Seward to Elijah Miller, January 15, 1832

Letter from William Henry Seward to Elijah Miller, January 22, 1832

Citations

Biography and Citation Information:
Biography: 
The speaking stones website contains good information about Samuel Stevens. I tried to find more information about his activities in politics, however, and was hard-pressed to find anything concrete. Political graveyard lists two entries for "Samuel Stevens" that may describe Samuel Stevens in question. They are: " Stevens, Samuel — of Washington County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Washington County, 1825, 1827. Burial location unknown. Stevens, Samuel — of Albany County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Albany County, 1844. Burial location unknown." Sam was born in Washington County and lived in Albany (according to his gravestone). For this reason, I believe both the Political Graveyard entries describe our Sam; perhaps should be combined into one.
Citation Notes: 
https://www.rochester.edu/College/REL/faculty/homerin/REL167/field_reports/stevens/stevens.html
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Biography: 
Possibly found in 18340710BJS_WHS1. BJS tells Henry the gossip about the New York candidates for the Congress election of '34: "Collier has been spoken of. Sam S. also and Granger, of course, & though you say he will in no event be a candidate, Hazeltine says he speaks advisedly when he says that he may become a candidate."
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.rochester.edu/College/REL/faculty/homerin/REL167/field_reports/stevens/stevens.html
Title of Webpage: 
The Gravestone of Samuel Stevens
Website Viewing Date: 
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 11:30
Website Last Modified Date: 
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 11:30
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://www.rochester.edu/College/REL/faculty/homerin/REL167/field_reports/stevens/stevens.html
Title of Webpage: 
The Gravestone of Samuel Stevens
Website Viewing Date: 
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 11:30
Website Last Modified Date: 
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 11:30