Benjamin Barker Odell

Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. (born January 14, 1854 in Newburgh , Orange County , New York ; † May 9, 1926 ) was an American politician and governor of the state of New York from 1901 to 1905 . Between 1895 and 1899 he represented his state in the US House of Representatives .

Early years

Benjamin Odell attended his homeland public schools, Newburgh Academy , Bethany College in West Virginia, and Columbia College in New York City . He then became a successful businessman for agricultural equipment and in the field of steam shipping. He later became president of the Orange County Traction Company and the Central Hudson Steamboat Company.

Political career

Benjamin Odell became a member of the Republican Party . In this party he was in New York for a long time on the board and at times also party chairman in his state. Between March 4, 1895 and March 3, 1899 he represented New York as a member of the US Congress . There he was chairman of the Committee on Accounts . On November 6, 1900, Odell was elected governor of his state. After re-election in 1902, he was able to exercise this office between January 1, 1901 and January 1, 1905. During this time, the further expansion of the Erie Canal was financed and the nationwide first school for dentistry was opened.

Another résumé

After the end of his governorship, Odell withdrew from politics and devoted himself to his private business. The ex-governor, who died on May 9, 1926, was married twice and had a total of three children.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 3, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Odell, Benjamin Barker
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Odell, Benjamin Barker junior (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician and governor of New York State (1901–1905)
DATE OF BIRTH	January 14, 1854
PLACE OF BIRTH	Newburgh , New York
DATE OF DEATH	May 9, 1926
Place of death	Newburgh , New York