The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-05
Samuel Mayall.

The PRESS lately announced the death
of Hon. Samuel Mayall in St. Paul, Min
nesota, at the age of rs. The St. Paul
Pioneer Press says:
Samuel Mayall one of the pioneers of
Minnesota, and an extensive land owner,
died in ST. Joseph's hospital after an ill
ness of year. He was at an advanced
age, and his death was not unexpected,
all hope of his recovery having been
abandoned some time ago. Having been
identified with the interests of ST. Paul
for over 35 years, a leading factor in its
advancement, a business man of unusual
ability and social in his tastes, he had
made many friends who will sincerely
mourn his death.
A little over three years ago Mr.. May
all suffered a stroke of paralysis, his
right side and both legs being affected.
Ever since this he has been confined to
his bed and easy chair. During the year
he was taken to the Hudson Sanitarium,
but the relief afforded him was but tenn
porary, and he was removed to St.
Joseph's hospital, it being his wish to
be nearer home. There he received the
best of treatment and care, but on ac-
count of the nature of his affection and
his advanced age, it became apparent
that his death was but question of a
short time. He did not suffer a great
deal, and during the greater portion of
his illness his mind was perfectly clear.
Friday night before his death he suffered
another shock of paralysis, from which
he never rallied. His wife and two
daughters were with him at his death.
He was buried the following Monday
from St. Paul's church by Damascus
Commandery, Knights Templar. He
left widow and three children.
Mr.. Mayall was born in Gray, Cumber-
land county, Me-, June 81, 1916. He was
of English-Welsh and Scoteh-Irish de-
scent. He studied in the schools and
under a private tutor, and then took up
the profession of law. He also acquired
his fathers trade, that of manufacturer
of woolens, and, with his brothers, made
the business very successful. AS an
abolitionist he plunged into politics, and
served in both branches of the Maine
legislature. In 1852 he was nominated
for Congress by reclamation and elected
by a majority of 1000. He earned de-
served reputation in the debates on the
Missouri compromise bill. He declined
a denomination to Congress, owing to ur-
gent business cares. AS a member of
the convention that nominated John G.
Fremont for President in old Liberty
Hall, Philadelphia, in 1856, he did his
last political work.
Mr.. Mayall went to Minnesota to live
in 1857. He had loaned large sums of
money on real estate in st. Paul and
Minneapolis, and was compelled to fore
close the mortgages, thus becoming one
of the largest land owners in the state.
When the War of the Rebellion broke
out Mr.. Mayall accepted captaincy in
the army and saw considerable service,
being wounded twice and taken prisoner
once. In 1868 he rendered his resigna-
ton, but President Lincoln declined to
accept it, and he remained another year
in the army, until June "a, 1864. Since
that time he has resided in ST. Paul and
erected many fine buildings in that city,
and was an active, energetic business
man. He was married twice, first to
Mary A. Hall of Gray, March 20, 1851,
who died June p, 1872, and secondly to
Mrs. Benson.