Background
Burdett, Samuel Swinfin was born on February 21, 1836 in Leicestershire, England. Son of Review Cheney and Elizabeth (Swinfin) Burdett.
Burdett, Samuel Swinfin was born on February 21, 1836 in Leicestershire, England. Son of Review Cheney and Elizabeth (Swinfin) Burdett.
Student Oberlin College, 1853-1856. Studied law under Honorary Edward Graham, DeWitt, Iowa.
Admitted to Iowa bar, 1859. Appointed superintendent schools, Clinton Company, Iowa, 1860. Lieutenant and captain Company B, 1st louisiana Cavalry, 1861-1863.
Lincoln presidential elector, 2d Iowa District, 1864.
Circuit attorney, Missouri, 1866-1867. Member 41st and 42d Congresses (1869-1873), 6th Missouri District.
Commissioner General Land Office, 1874-1875. In practice at Washington, since 1875.
Commander-in-chief G.A.R., 1885-1886.
Home: Glencarlyn, Virginia.
Member 41st and 42d Congresses (1869-1873), 6th Missouri District
Married Nancy Eliza Graham, 1864.