Benjamin Odell (politician)

Benjamin Barker Odell Jr.
34th Governor of New York
In office
January 1, 1901 – December 31, 1904
LieutenantTimothy L. Woodruff
Frank W. Higgins
Preceded byTheodore Roosevelt
Succeeded byFrank W. Higgins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 17th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Preceded byFrancis Marvin
Succeeded byArthur S. Tompkins
Personal details
Born(1854-01-14)January 14, 1854
Newburgh, New York
DiedMay 9, 1926(1926-05-09) (aged 72)
Newburgh, New York
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Estelle Crist (1877–88; her death)
Linda C. Traphagen (c.1891–1926; his death)
Alma materBethany College (attended)
Columbia University (attended)
ProfessionBusinessman, politician
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. (January 14, 1854 – May 9, 1926) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 34th governor of New York from 1901 to 1904.