Background
Axtell, Samuel Beach was born on October 14, 1819 in Fanklyn County, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel Loree and Nancy (Sanders) Axtell.
Axtell, Samuel Beach was born on October 14, 1819 in Fanklyn County, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel Loree and Nancy (Sanders) Axtell.
Graduate Western Reserve College, 1844.
Became 1st district attorney Amador County, California, 1854, served 3 successive terms. Member United States House of Representatives from California, 40th-41st congresses, 1867-1871. Governor Utah, 1874-June 1875, New Mexico, 1875-1878.
Chief justice Supreme Court New Mexico, 1882-1885.
Chairman territorial Republican committee New Mexico, 1890.
Member United States House of Representatives from California, 40th-41st congresses, 1867-1871.
Married Adaline Williams, September 20, 1840.