Samuel W. Pennypacker

Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker (April 9, 1843 – September 2, 1916) was an American politician and the 23rd governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1903 to 1907. A judge assigned to Pennsylvania's Court of Common Pleas system prior to his election as governor, he also researched and wrote about Pennsylvania history.

Samuel W. Pennypacker
Samuel W. Pennypacker, c.1905
23rd Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
January 20, 1903  January 15, 1907
LieutenantWilliam M. Brown
Preceded byWilliam A. Stone
Succeeded byEdwin Sydney Stuart
Personal details
Born
Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker

(1843-04-09)April 9, 1843
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 1916(1916-09-02) (aged 73)
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Virginia Earl Broomall
(m. 1870)
Relatives
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