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Charles "Chas." Bennett

House 1887-88 (District 10)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Blue Earth

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1839
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1916
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Chas.
City of Residence (when first elected): Eagle Lake
Occupation (when first elected): Cattle Dealer

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 1856.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

25th Legislative Session (1887-1888)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1887
Body: House
District: 10
Elected: 11/2/1886
Residence: Eagle Lake
Term of Office: 1/3/1887 to 1/6/1889
Oath Date: 1/4/1887
Counties Represented: Blue Earth
Occupation: Cattle Dealer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • State Normal Schools (Chair)
  • Towns and Counties