Jacob Benton (August 19, 1814 – September 29, 1892) was an American politician, and a United States representative from New Hampshire.
Jacob Benton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Hosea Washington Parker |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1854-1856 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1814 Waterford, Vermont |
| Died | September 29, 1892 (aged 78) Lancaster, New Hampshire |
| Resting place | Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster, New Hampshire |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Louisa Dwight Benton |
| Alma mater | Burr and Burton Seminary |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
Early life
editBorn in Waterford, Vermont, Benton attended the common schools, Lyndon Academy, and Randolph Academy. He graduated from Burr and Burton Seminary at Manchester, Vermont, in 1839.
In 1841, Benton began to study law with Heaton and Reed in Montpelier, Vermont. He became principal of the academy at Concord Corner, Vermont, while continuing to study law with Henry A. Bellows of Littleton, New Hampshire. He moved to Lancaster, New Hampshire, in 1843, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in partnership with Ira Young.[1]
Career
editBenton was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives 1854–1856. He also served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1860.
Elected as a Republican to the Fortieth and Forty-first Congresses, Benton served as United States Representative for the third district of New Hampshire (March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871)[2] and declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1870. After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law.
Death
editThrown from his carriage, Benton died in Lancaster, New Hampshire, on September 29, 1892[3] (age 78 years, 41 days). He is interred at Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster, New Hampshire.
Family life
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Benton was the son of Samuel S. and Esther Prouty Benton and married Louisa Dwight in 1860.[4]
References
edit- ^ Benton, Jacob (1893). The bench and bar of New Hampshire: including biographical notices. New Hampshire.
- ^ Benton, Jacob (1913). A Biographical Congressional Directory: With an Outline History. United States Congress.
- ^ Benton, Jacob (1892). The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine, Volume 14. New Hampshire.
- ^ Benton, Jacob (1892). The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine, Volume 14. New Hampshire.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Jacob Benton (id: B000395)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-08-13
- Jacob Benton at Find a Grave