Samuel Clarence Slaughter (1848 – May 23, 1910) was a New York banker and then a pioneer, real estate investor, and politician in Tacoma, Washington.
After over twenty years in the field, Slaughter was highly esteemed in Washington state real estate circles.
[7] In one of his first real estate dealings, he sold a lot located at the corner of Pacific Avenue and 11th street.
[6] Slaughter closed many real estate deals for property that later turned into well-known landmarks of the city.
According to Prosser, one of the Washington State Historical Society founders, Slaughter closed more deals than the majority of other businessmen in the field at the time.
In his twenty years of real estate dealings in Tacoma, he was considered one of the "most progressive and enterprising citizens," and noted for his contributions to the city's development and commercial growth.
[4][5] In 1890, Slaughter was nominated for the position of the Chairman of the County Commissioners,[5] but he changed his mind to run in the Tacoma City Controller race.