Bennet Bicknell
Bennet Bicknell (November 14, 1781 – September 15, 1841) was an American War of 1812 veteran and politician who served one term as a U.S.
Representative from New York from 1837 to 1839.
Bennet Bicknell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | William Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Nehemiah H. Earll Edward Rogers |
| Member of the New York Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1814 – December 31, 1818 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1812 – December 31, 1812 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1781 Mansfield, Connecticut, US |
| Died | September 15, 1841 (aged 59) Morrisville, New York, US |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Lucinda Crane Bicknell |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | politician newspaper editor |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Biography
Born in Mansfield, Connecticut, Bicknell attended the public schools. He married Lucinda Crane and they had four children.
Career
Bicknell moved to Morrisville, New York, in 1808, and served in the War of 1812.
Political career
He served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1812 and served in the New York State Senate from 1814 to 1818. He served as clerk of Madison County, New York from 1821 to 1825, and was editor of the Madison Observer.
Congress
Elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, Bicknell was United States Representative for the twenty-third district of New York from March 4, 1837 to March 3, 1839. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1838 to the Twenty-sixth Congress.
Death
Bicknell died in Morrisville, Madison County, New York, on September 15, 1841 (age 59 years, 305 days). He is interred at Morrisville Rural Cemetery.
References
External links
- United States Congress. "Bennet Bicknell (id: B000437)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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