Samuel Tenney

American politician (1748-1816)
Person human Q2218893
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Samuel Tenney

Summary

Samuel Tenney is a human[1]. Born in Byfield[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1748[3]. He died in Exeter[4]. He died on February 6, 1816[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and surgeon[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Byfield[2], Samuel Tenney…
  • Samuel Tenney died in Exeter[4].
  • Samuel Tenney was born on November 27, 1748[3].
  • Samuel Tenney died on February 6, 1816[5].
  • Samuel Tenney is buried at Winter Street Burial Ground[11].
  • Samuel Tenney's father was Nathaniel Tenney[12].
  • Samuel Tenney's mother was Elizabeth Tenney[13].
  • Among Samuel Tenney's spouses was Tabitha Gilman Tenney[14].
  • Samuel Tenney held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Samuel Tenney's professions included politician[6].
  • Samuel Tenney's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Samuel Tenney's professions included judge[8].
  • Samuel Tenney's professions included surgeon[9].
  • Samuel Tenney held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Samuel Tenney was educated at Harvard College[17].
  • Samuel Tenney's education included a stint at The Governor's Academy[18].
  • Samuel Tenney received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Samuel Tenney received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Samuel Tenney was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Samuel Tenney was a member of American Antiquarian Society[22].
  • Samuel Tenney is recorded as male[23].
  • Samuel Tenney's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Samuel Tenney was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].
  • Samuel Tenney's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[26].
  • Samuel Tenney's residence is recorded as Exeter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Byfield[2], Samuel Tenney… he was born on November 27, 1748[3]. His father was Nathaniel Tenney[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Tenney[13].

Education

Educated at Harvard College[17], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30] and The Governor's Academy[18], a boarding school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1763[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and surgeon[9]. Samuel Tenney held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], a fellowship award[34].

Personal Life

Samuel Tenney was married to Tabitha Gilman Tenney[14]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[25].

Death and Burial

Samuel Tenney died on February 6, 1816[5]. He died in Exeter[4]. He is buried at Winter Street Burial Ground[11].

Why It Matters

Samuel Tenney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Tenney born?

Samuel Tenney was born in Byfield[2].

Where did Samuel Tenney die?

Samuel Tenney died in Exeter[4].

Who were Samuel Tenney's parents?

Samuel Tenney's father was Nathaniel Tenney[12]. Samuel Tenney's mother was Elizabeth Tenney[13].

Who was Samuel Tenney married to?

Samuel Tenney's spouses include Tabitha Gilman Tenney[14].

What did Samuel Tenney do for work?

Samuel Tenney worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], judge[8], and surgeon[9].

Where did Samuel Tenney go to school?

Samuel Tenney was educated at Harvard College[17] and The Governor's Academy[18].

What awards did Samuel Tenney receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Elizabeth Tenney
    Date of birth +1748-11-27T00:00:00Z
    Us congress bio id T000127
    Prabook id 1056040
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