Charles Swan Benton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | David P. Brewster (Seat A) John G. Floyd (Seat B) |
Succeeded by | George Petrie |
Personal details | |
Born | July 12, 1810 Fryeburg, Oxford County, Massachusetts (now part of Maine) |
Died | May 4, 1882 La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin | (aged 71)
Citizenship | US |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Emeline Fuller Benton Elizabeth B. Reynolds Benton |
Children | Linn B. Benton Charles R. Benton |
Profession | Editor Attorney Politician |
Charles Swan Benton (July 12, 1810 – May 4, 1882) was an American politician who served two terms as a United States Representative from New York from 1843 to 1847.