Samuel Purdy
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.
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, New York |
| Died | February 17, 1882 (aged 64) San Francisco, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Architect, politician |
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