Zabdiel Sampson

Zabdiel Sampson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 8th district
In office March 4, 1817 – July 26, 1820
Preceded by	William Baylies
Succeeded by	Aaron Hobart
Personal details
Born	August 22, 1781 Plympton, Massachusetts
Died	July 19, 1828 (aged 46) Plymouth, Massachusetts
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Alma mater	Brown University
Occupation	Lawyer

Zabdiel Sampson (August 22, 1781 – July 19, 1828) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Plympton, Massachusetts, Sampson pursued classical studies and graduated from Brown University in 1803. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Plymouth.

Sampson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1817, to July 26, 1820 when he resigned. He was appointed collector of customs in Plymouth, July 26, 1820, and served until his death there July 19, 1828. He was interred in Burial Hill Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Zabdiel Sampson (id: S000026)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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