Samuel Capen

Samuel Howard Capen (March 12, 1848 – May 24, 1943) was sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from 1898 to 1939.[1]

For the American educational administrator, see Samuel P. Capen.

Samuel Howard Capen
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff
In office
1898–1939
Preceded byAugustus B. Endicott
Succeeded bySamuel Wragg
Personal details
Born(1848-03-12)March 12, 1848
Canton, Massachusetts
DiedMay 24, 1943(1943-05-24) (aged 95)
Dedham, Massachusetts
Signature

Biography

Samuel Capen was born in Canton, Massachusetts on March 12, 1848.[2]

He served as sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from 1898 to 1939.[1]

He died at his home in Dedham on May 24, 1943, and was buried at Canton Corner Cemetery.[3]

References
  1. "History". Norfolk County Sheriff's Office. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  2. Cutter, William Richard, ed. (1908). Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Vol. II. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. pp. 613–614. Retrieved July 14, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
  3. "Ex-Sheriff Capen of Dedham Dies". The Boston Globe. Dedham. May 25, 1943. p. 12. Retrieved July 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.


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