Samuel Bunch

Anti-Jacksonian Representative of Tennessee's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

December 4, 1786 (62 years old)

Birthday

September 5, 1849

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 2nd district from 1833 to 1837.
Engaged in agricultural pursuits and was a slaveowner.
Commanded the 1st Regiment of Volunteer Mounted Riflemen during the Creek War, leading successful military engagements.
Held the position of sheriff in Grainger County for several years.
Represented multiple counties in the Tennessee Senate from 1819 to 1823.
Initially a Jacksonian, later became an Anti-Jacksonian, and eventually joined the Whig Party.
Defeated in his reelection bid in 1837 by a Democratic candidate.
His son had a notable career as a principal clerk in the U.S. House and served in the Mexican War.
Died on his farm near Rutledge, Tennessee, and is buried there.