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Benjamin F. "B.F." Smith
Senate 1870-71 (District 17)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Blue Earth, Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1811
Birth Place:
Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1892
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
B.F.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Castle Garden
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1857.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
11/2/1869
Residence:
Castle Garden
Term of Office:
1/4/1870 to 1/1/1872
Oath Date:
1/4/1870
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Banks
-
Change of Names
-
Education
-
Military (Chair)
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
17
Elected:
11/2/1869
Residence:
Castle Garden
Term of Office:
1/4/1870 to 1/1/1872
Oath Date:
1/4/1870
Counties Represented:
Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Banks
-
Change of Names
-
Education
-
Military Affairs (Chair)
-
Public Buildings (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.