Solomon Samson
Newfoundland educator and politician (1885–1957)
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Solomon Samson (August 10, 1885 – February 14, 1957) was an educator, civil servant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Twillingate in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1919 to 1923.[1]
Preceded byWilliam Coaker
James A. Clift
James A. Clift
Succeeded byKenneth M. Brown
Arthur Barnes
Arthur Barnes
BornAugust 10, 1885
DiedFebruary 14, 1957 (aged 71)
Solomon Samson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Twillingate | |
| In office November 3, 1919 – May 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | William Coaker James A. Clift |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth M. Brown Arthur Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1885 |
| Died | February 14, 1957 (aged 71) |
| Party | Fishermen's Protective Union |
| Occupation | Teacher |
He was born in Flat Islands, Bonavista Bay and worked as a teacher in Catalina and Greenspond. In 1923, he was appointed to a position in the Customs department and moved to St. John's. He began writing poetry later in life and published a small volume of poems in 1952.[1]
Works
- Glimpse of Newfoundland (as it was and as it is) in Poetry and Pictures[2]
