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Smith, Benjamin F. "B.F."

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.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

13th Legislative Session (1871)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Castle Garden
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/1/1872
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Change of Names
  • Education
  • Military (Chair)
  • Public Buildings (Chair)

12th Legislative Session (1870)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/2/1869
Residence: Castle Garden
Term of Office: 1/4/1870 to 1/1/1872
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Banks
  • Change of Names
  • Education
  • Military Affairs (Chair)
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
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