Benjamin T. Biggs
American politician (1821–1893) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Thomas Biggs (October 1, 1821 – December 25, 1893) was an American politician from Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware.[1] He was a veteran of the Mexican–American War and a member of the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative and 46th Governor of Delaware.
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Benjamin T. Biggs | |
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46th Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 18, 1887 – January 20, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Charles C. Stockley |
Succeeded by | Robert J. Reynolds |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | John A. Nicholson |
Succeeded by | James R. Lofland |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-10-01)October 1, 1821 Cecil County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 25, 1893(1893-12-25) (aged 72) Middletown, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Beekman |
Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
Occupation | Farmer |
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