Benjamin Odell (politician)
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. (January 14, 1854 – May 9, 1926) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 34th governor of New York from 1901 to 1904.
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. | |
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34th Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1901 – December 31, 1904 | |
Lieutenant | Timothy L. Woodruff Frank W. Higgins |
Preceded by | Theodore Roosevelt |
Succeeded by | Frank W. Higgins |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Francis Marvin |
Succeeded by | Arthur S. Tompkins |
Personal details | |
Born | (1854-01-14)January 14, 1854 Newburgh, New York |
Died | May 9, 1926(1926-05-09) (aged 72) Newburgh, New York |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Estelle Crist (1877–88; her death) Linda C. Traphagen (c.1891–1926; his death) |
Alma mater | Bethany College (attended) Columbia University (attended) |
Profession | Businessman, politician |
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