Samuel Capen

For the American educational administrator, see Samuel P. Capen.

Samuel Howard Capen (March 12, 1848 – May 24, 1943) was sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from 1898 to 1939.^[1]

Samuel Howard Capen
Norfolk County, Massachusetts Sheriff
In office 1898–1939
Preceded by	Augustus B. Endicott
Succeeded by	Samuel Wragg
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Born	(1848-03-12)March 12, 1848 Canton, Massachusetts
Died	May 24, 1943(1943-05-24) (aged 95) Dedham, Massachusetts
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Biography

Samuel Capen was born in Canton, Massachusetts on March 12, 1848.^[2]

He served as sheriff of Norfolk County, Massachusetts from 1898 to 1939.^[1]

He died at his home in Dedham on May 24, 1943, and was buried at Canton Corner Cemetery.^[3]