Samuel Verplanck

Samuel Verplanck (1739-1820) was an American merchant and landowner known for his prominent role in the community of Dutchess County, New York. He served as a justice of the peace and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fishkill. His legacy is preserved through his written will, which outlines his last wishes and provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent citizen during the early 19th century.