Henry Bennett (U.S. politician)
| Henry Bennett | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st & 22nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1859 |
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| Preceded by | Ausburn Birdsall, William W. Snow |
| Succeeded by | Gerrit Smith, R. Holland Duell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1808 New Lisbon, New York |
| Died | May 10, 1868 (aged 59) New Berlin, New York |
| Political party | Whig Opposition Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Polly Maria Gibson Bennett |
| Profession | Attorney, Politician |
Henry Bennett (September 29, 1808 – May 10, 1868) was an American politician and a United States Representative from New York.
Biography[edit]
Bennett was born in New Lisbon, Otsego County, New York on September 29, 1808, where he attended public schools. He married Polly Maria Gibson.[1]
Career[edit]
Bennett studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1832 and practiced law in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. He served as clerk of the town of New Berlin in 1846.
Elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first through the Thirty-third Congresses, Bennett was elected a member of the Opposition Party to the Thirty-fourth. He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth Congress, thereby serving from March 4, 1849 until March 3, 1859.[2] He was the chairman of the Committee on Public Lands in the Thirty-fourth Congress.
In 1858 Bennett unsuccessfully sought renomination to the Thirty-sixth Congress, and resumed the practice of law in New Berlin, until his death.
Death[edit]
Bennett died in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, on May 10, 1868 (age 59 years, 224 days). He is interred at St. Andrews' Cemetery, New Berlin, New York.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Henry Bennett". Find A Grave. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Henry Bennett". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Henry Bennett". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
External links[edit]
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Ausburn Birdsall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd congressional district 1849–1853 |
Succeeded by Gerrit Smith |
| Preceded by William W. Snow |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st congressional district 1853–1859 |
Succeeded by R. Holland Duell |
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- 1808 births
- 1874 deaths
- People from Otsego County, New York
- New York Whigs
- Whig Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- Opposition Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York
- New York Republicans
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York