Jacob Benton
| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1814 Waterford, Vermont |
| Died | September 29, 1892 (aged 78) Lancaster, New Hampshire |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Louisa Dwight Benton |
| Alma mater | Burr and Burton Seminary |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Jacob Benton (August 19, 1814 – September 29, 1892) was a Civil War Brigadier General, an American politician, and a United States Representative from New Hampshire.
Early life
Born in Waterford, Vermont Benton attended the common schools, Lyndon Academy, and Randolph Academy. He was 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. He moved to Lancaster, New Hampshire in 1843; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in partnership with Ira Young.[1]
Career
Benton 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. During the Civil War, he was a Brigadier General commanding state volunteers.
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
Thrown 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
Benton was the son of Samuel S. and Esther Prouty Benton and married Louisa Dwight in 1860.[4]
See also
- List of American Civil War generals
References
- ↑ Benton, Jacob. The bench and bar of New Hampshire: including biographical notices. New Hampshire.
- ↑ Benton, Jacob. A Biographical Congressional Directory: With an Outline History. United States Congress.
- ↑ Benton, Jacob. The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine, Volume 14. New Hampshire.
- ↑ Benton, Jacob. The Granite Monthly: A New Hampshire Magazine, Volume 14. New Hampshire.
External links
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- Jacob Benton at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved on 2008-08-13
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by James W. Patterson |
U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of New Hampshire 1867–1871 |
Succeeded by Hosea Washington Parker |
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