Benjamin Glover Shields
Benjamin Glover Shields (1808 – 1850) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama. He was born in Abbeville, South Carolina.
He moved with his father to Clarke County, Alabama, and later resided at Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. He completed preparatory studies and was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives in 1834.
Between March 4, 1841, and March 3, 1843, he served as a Democrat in the Twenty-seventh Congress. In 1845, he was commissioned by President James K. Polk as United States Chargé d'Affaires to Venezuela. He remained in this position until January 7, 1850. He moved to Texas and engaged in planting until his death.
References
- United States Congress. "Benjamin Glover Shields (id: S000359)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Dellet |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th congressional district March 4, 1841–March 3, 1843 |
Succeeded by George S. Houston |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Vespasian Ellis |
United States Chargé d'Affaires, Venezuela 1 August 1845–2 January 1850 |
Succeeded by I. Nevitt Steele |
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