Benjamin G. Shields | |
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United States Chargé d'Affaires, Venezuela | |
In office August 1, 1845 – January 2, 1850 | |
President | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Vespasian Ellis |
Succeeded by | I. Nevett Steele |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | James Dellet |
Succeeded by | George S. Houston |
Personal details | |
Born | Abbeville, South Carolina, US | January 9, 1811
Died | November 15, 1892 Marlin, Texas, US | (aged 81)
Political party | Democrat Union Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Thomas Harwell |
Parent(s) | Samuel Bayard Shields Milley Harris Glover Shields |
Education | Franklin College |
Benjamin Glover Shields (January 9, 1811 – November 15, 1892)[1] was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama.