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SAMUELS, Benjamin M.
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SAMUELS, Benjamin M. (VA, 1823-Unknown). Attorney. Samuels moved to Dubuque in 1848 and was soon elected city attorney. He was elected to the legislature in 1854 and three years later was nominated for governor.