Samuel Fenton Cary (February 18, 1814 – September 29, 1900) was an American politician who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio and significant temperance movement leader in the 19th century.

Cary was born on February 18, 1814, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended public schools.

[2] He was elected a judge in the Ohio State Supreme Court, but decided to pass on the position, continuing to practice law.

[2] Cary served as paymaster general for the State of Ohio under Governors Bartley and Bebb.

[2] Cary joined the Greenback Party and was the nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1876 election after Newton Booth declined to run.

Cooper and Cary also came behind the Democratic Party candidates Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks.