Samuel Canan
American Naval officer and Governor of American Samoa
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Samuel Wakefield Canan (June 7, 1898 – March 1964) was a United States Navy officer and governor of American Samoa. Canan was born on June 7, 1898, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.[1] He was admitted to the United States Naval Academy on June 24, 1916, out of Pennsylvania.[2] He succeeded Ralph Hungerford as governor in 1945, filling the position for only eight days, from September 3, 1945, to September 10, 1945.[3]
Preceded byRalph Hungerford
BornJune 7, 1898
Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 1964
CitizenshipAmerican
Samuel Wakefield Canan | |
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| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office September 3, 1945 – September 10, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Hungerford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 7, 1898 Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 1964 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer, territorial governor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | |
