Representative Samuel West Peel

Samuel West Peel (born September 13, 1831) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas. Representing Arkansas’s 5th Congressional District, he served as a U.S. Representative for a decade, from December 3, 1883, to March 3, 1893. Over the course of his congressional career, Peel completed five terms in office.

During his tenure in the House, Peel served as a historical member of Congress from Arkansas at a time when the state was solidifying its post–Civil War political identity under Democratic leadership. Although specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not listed in the available record, his decade-long service indicates sustained support from his constituents in the 5th District. After leaving office in 1893, he is recorded as a former representative, with no further official federal roles noted in the provided information.