Barzillai (Benjamin) J. Chambers (December 5, 1817 in Montgomery County, Kentucky – September 16, 1895 in Cleburne, Texas) was an American surveyor, lawyer, and politician of the Gilded Age from Texas.[1] He unsuccessfully ran for Vice President on the ticket of the Greenback Labor Party and James Baird Weaver in 1880. The pair received only 3.3% of the popular vote and no electoral votes. At the nominating convention, Chambers received 403 votes for Vice President while Absolom M. West received only 311.
| Persondata |
| Name |
Chambers, Benjamin J. |
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| Short description |
American politician |
| Date of birth |
December 5, 1817 |
| Place of birth |
London |
| Date of death |
September 16, 1895 |
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