Benjamin Stark
American politician (1820-1898) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 78
Benjamin Stark was an American merchant and politician in Oregon. A native of Louisiana, he purchased some of the original tracts of land for the city of Portland. He later served in the Oregon House of Representatives before appointment to the United States Senate in 1860 after the death of Edward D. Baker.
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A Democrat, Stark served in the Senate from 1861 to 1862. He later served in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1820 to 1898 · aged 78
