Franklin, Benjamin

Sessions Served

Other Information

Senate 1868 (District 11)

Party when first elected: Democratic

Counties Served: Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/26/1822

Birth Place: , New York

Birth County: Tompkins

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death: 8/10/1868

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Winona

Occupation (when first elected): Lawyer

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

He came to Minnesota in 1858.

He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 217

Session Details Convened Date: 1/7/1868

Body: Senate

District: 11

Elected: 11/5/1867

Residence: Winona

Term of Office: 1/7/1868 to 8/10/1868 (unfinished term)
Oath Date: 1/7/1868

Counties Represented: Winona

Occupation: Lawyer

Party: Democratic

Committees:

Reason for unfinished term: Death

Session Notes: He died while in office in 1868. Samuel B. Sheardown won the special election to finish his term.