| Benjamin Elias Cabell | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dallas, Texas | |
| In office 1900–1904 |
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| Preceded by | John H. Traylor |
| Succeeded by | Bryan T. Barry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1858 Ft. Smith, Arkansas |
| Died | February 8, 1931 (aged 72) Fort Sam Houston, Bexar County, Texas |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | USA |
| Spouse(s) | Sadie E. Pearre |
| Children | Ben Elias Cabell, Jr., Charles Pearre Cabell, Earle Cabell |
| Occupation | Sheriff |
Benjamin Elias Cabell (November 18, 1858 - February 8, 1931), attorney, was mayor of Dallas 1900-1904.
Benjamin Elias Cabell was born November 18, 1858 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to William Lewis Cabell and Harriet Amanda Rector. He married Sadie E. Pearre, daughter of Judge Charles Baer Pearre and Harriet “Hallie” Kelly Earle, on November 26, 1896 in Waco, Texas. They had three sons: Ben Elias Cabell, Jr., Charles Pearre Cabell, and Earle Cabell.
He spent part of his youth as a mining prospector in New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Lower California (Mexico). He returned to Dallas and entered the livery business. When his father was appointed U.S. Marshall for the Northern District of Texas, he was appointed Deputy Marshall. He was elected Sheriff of Dallas County in 1892 and held the office until 1900. He was elected mayor in 1900. His father, William Lewis Cabell, and his son, Earle Cabell, also served the city as mayor. While mayor he oversaw the construction of Bachman Lake dam as part of the city water system. He was director of the State Fair of Texas, chairman of the State Penitentiary Board. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Knights of Pythias and the Elks.[1]
On February 8, 1931, Ben E. Cabell died at Fort Sam Houston, Bexar County, Texas. He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.[1][2]