Henry Bennett (U.S. politician)

Henry Bennett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st & 22nd district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1859
Preceded by	Ausburn Birdsall, William W. Snow
Succeeded by	Gerrit Smith, R. Holland Duell
Personal details
Born	September 29, 1808 New Lisbon, New York
Died	May 10, 1868 (aged 59) New Berlin, New York
Political party	Whig Opposition Republican
Spouse(s)	Polly Maria Gibson Bennett
Profession	Attorney, Politician

Henry Bennett (September 29, 1808 – May 10, 1868) was an American politician and a United States Representative from New York.

Biography

Bennett was born in New Lisbon, Otsego County, New York on September 29, 1808, where he attended public schools. He married Polly Maria Gibson.^[1]

Career

Bennett studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1832 and practiced law in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. He served as clerk of the town of New Berlin in 1846.

Elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first through the Thirty-third Congresses, Bennett was elected a member of the Opposition Party to the Thirty-fourth. He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth Congress, thereby serving from March 4, 1849 until March 3, 1859.^[2] He was the chairman of the Committee on Public Lands in the Thirty-fourth Congress.

In 1858 Bennett unsuccessfully sought renomination to the Thirty-sixth Congress, and resumed the practice of law in New Berlin, until his death.

Death

Bennett died in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, on May 10, 1868 (age 59 years, 224 days). He is interred at St. Andrews' Cemetery, New Berlin, New York.^[3]

References

1. "Henry Bennett". Find A Grave. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
2. "Henry Bennett". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
3. "Henry Bennett". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 21 July 2013.

External links

• United States Congress. "Henry Bennett (id: B000376)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.