Samuel Colley, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Samuel Colley

American politician and businessman

Date of Birth: 08-Dec-1807

Date of Death: 21-Oct-1890

Profession: politician, farmer, justice of the peace

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Samuel Gerish Colley (December 8, 1807 - October 21, 1890) was an American farmer, sheriff, politician and Indian Agent from Turtle and Beloit, Wisconsin who served three one-year terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
He became notorious for malfeasance in office as federal agent for the Upper Arkansas River valley tribes.
His actions are considered by some to be one of the causes of the Colorado War.