Background
Ansell, Samuel Tilden was born on January 1, 1875 in Coinjock, North Carolina, United States. Son of Henry Beasley and Lydia (Simmons) Ansell.
Ansell, Samuel Tilden was born on January 1, 1875 in Coinjock, North Carolina, United States. Son of Henry Beasley and Lydia (Simmons) Ansell.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1899. Bachelor of Laws, University of North Carolina, 1904.
; children—Elmeda (deceased), Burr Tracy, Samuel Tilden, Nancy Lydia. Married second, Anne Clay Clay, November 8, 1948. Commissioned Second lieutenant 11th Infantry, February 15, 1899.
Promoted through grades to brigadier general, October 5, 1917.
Instructor law, United States Military Academy, 1902-1904, 1906-1909. Duty with civil government in Philippines as prosecuting attorney, Moro Province, 1909-1911.
Attorney for Porto Rico and Philippine Islands before Federal Courts of the United States, by special assignment of War Department. Acting judge advocate general United States Army, 1917-1918.
Inaugurated movement resulting in reformation of army courtmartial system and adoption of liberalized articles of war.
Resigned from army to resume practice of law, July 21, 1919.
Married Elmeda Tracy, February 16, 1904 (deceased. Married second, Anne Clay Clay, November 8, 1948. Children: Elmeda (deceased), Burr Tracy, Samuel Tilden, Nancy Lydia.