Henry Bennett (American politician)
Henry Bennett (September 29, 1808 – May 10, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a United States representative from New York from 1849 to 1859.
Henry Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Ausburn Birdsall |
| Succeeded by | R. Holland Duell |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1849–53) 21st district (1853–59) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1808 New Lisbon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 1868 (aged 59) New Berlin, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Andrews' Cemetery, New Berlin, New York |
| Political party | Whig (1853–1855) Opposition (1855–1857) Republican (1857–1868) |
| Spouse | Polly Maria Gibson Bennett |
| Profession | Attorney, Politician |
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