Samuel R. Caldwell

Samuel R. Caldwell
A photo of Caldwell after his arrest
Born	Feb 11, 1880
Died	June 24, 1941
Occupation	Farmer
Criminal penalty	Fined $1,000 and 4 years hard labor
Conviction(s)	Selling Marijuana

Samuel R. Caldwell (February 11, 1880 – June 24, 1941) was the first person convicted of selling marijuana under the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, according to federal files.

He was born on February 11, 1880. He was arrested on October 2, 1937, one day after the Marijuana Tax Act went into effect. He was released from prison in 1940. Caldwell died on June 24, 1941.