Samuel Harris QC (6 November 1815 – 9 June 1905) was a Manx advocate, businessman and philanthropist who became High Bailiff of Douglas and a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.

At this time Harris constructed the Imperial Hotel at the Red Pier, on the site of the old courthouse and which would later become the headquarters of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.

[1][2] In this capacity Harris became embroiled in the dispute between the Bishop and the Reverend Drury, Vicar of Braddan, concerning who was eligible in the appointment of the Vicar of St Thomas' Church, Douglas; a dispute which led to the church being closed for a number of years and which was only resolved following an expensive lawsuit.

[3] Following the death of the Vicar General of Sodor and Man, Richard Jebb, in 1884, the Bishop appointed Harris to the post, a position he would hold until 1903.

[3] In his capacity as High Bailiff Harris acted as Returning Officer for school board and poor law elections.

A foremost citizen of Douglas, he was a tall commanding figure who was in constant demand as a speaker on formal (and informal) occasions.

In 1897 he was also instrumental in raising money for the dependents of nineteen miners who lost their lives the Snaefell Mine Disaster.