Sam Riley Sells | |
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 Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Zachary D. Massey |
| Succeeded by | B. Carroll Reece |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Riley Sells August 2, 1871 Bristol, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | November 2, 1935 (aged 64) Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Rice Hayward Sells |
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| Alma mater | King College, Bristol, Tennessee |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company F, Third Regiment, Tennessee Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Samuel Riley Sells (August 2, 1871 – November 2, 1935) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 1st congressional district of Tennessee.