Samuel Wilson

Samuel Wilson (September 13, 1766^[1][2] – July 31, 1854) was a meat-packer from Troy, New York,^[3] whose name is likely the source of the personification of the United States known as "Uncle Sam".^[3]

Samuel Wilson
Born	(1766-09-13)September 13, 1766 Menotomy, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died	July 31, 1854(1854-07-31) (aged 87) Troy, New York
Nationality	American
Occupation	Meat-packer