Samuel Armstead
Samuel Armstead | |
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Samuel Armstead (c. 1871) | |
| Louisiana House of Representatives, 1st District | |
| In office 1870–1871 | |
| Secretary of State of Louisiana | |
| In office 1873–1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Ball c. 1804 West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 1908 Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Star Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican and Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Armstead (m. ?–1891; her death), Ann Brown (m. 1893–1908; death) |
| Occupation | Politician, Methodist minister, restaurateur |
Samuel Armstead (né Samuel Ball; c. 1804–October 4, 1908) was an American politician, Methodist minister, restaurateur, and was formerly enslaved. An African American, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, established a church, and started a school in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. He was also known as Joseph Samuel Armstead, and Sam Armstead.