Paul Samuell

Henry Paul Samuell (October 2, 1886 – March 21, 1938) was an American jurist and lawyer.

Samuell's official photograph, c. 1929.

Born on a farm near Havana, Illinois, in Mason County, Illinois, Samuell went to Illinois College and then received his degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1910. Samuell was admitted to the Illinois and Montana bars. Samuell practiced law in Montana for three years before returning to Jacksonville, Illinois where he practiced law. In 1916, Samuell served as county judge. In 1929, Samuell was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court and was defeated for election in 1930. Samuell was a Republican. Samuell died at his home in Jacksonville, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes
  1. Illinois Supreme Court-Paul Samuell
  2. 'Former Jurist Is Dead in Illinois,' Daily Hawk Eye Gazette (Burlington, Iowa), March 21, 1938, pg. 9


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