Ben F. Caldwell

Ben Franklin Caldwell (born August 2, 1848 in Carrollton , Illinois , †  December 29, 1924 in Springfield , Illinois) was an American politician . Between 1899 and 1909 he represented the state of Illinois in the US House of Representatives twice .

Career

In 1853, Ben Caldwell moved with his parents near Chatham , where he attended public schools. Then he worked in agriculture. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party . In 1877 and 1878 he was a member of the county council in Sangamon County ; from 1882 to 1886 he was a member of the House of Representatives from Illinois . He then sat in the State Senate from 1890 to 1894 . During those years, Caldwell was also active in the banking industry. From 1885 to 1898 he served as President of the Farmers' National Bank of Springfield . He was also President of the Caldwell State Bank of Chatham .

In the 1898 congressional elections , Caldwell was elected to the 17th  constituency of Illinois in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , where he succeeded Republican James A. Connolly on March 4, 1899 . After two re-elections, he was able to complete three legislative terms in Congress by March 3, 1905 . In 1904 it was not confirmed. Two years later, Caldwell was re-elected to Congress in the 21st district of his state, where he served another term between March 4, 1907 and March 3, 1909. In 1908 he renounced another candidacy.

After his tenure in the US House of Representatives, Ben Caldwell returned to banking. He died on December 29, 1924 in Springfield, where he was also buried.

Web links

• Ben F. Caldwell in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• Ben F. Caldwell in the database of Find a Grave (English)