John B. Bennett

John B. Bennett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 12th district
In office
January 3, 1947 – August 9, 1964
Preceded byFrank Hook
Succeeded byJames G. O'Hara (redistricting)[1]
In office
January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945
Preceded byFrank Hook
Succeeded byFrank Hook
Personal details
Born
John Bonifas Bennett

(1904-01-10)January 10, 1904
Garden, Michigan
DiedAugust 9, 1964(1964-08-09) (aged 60)
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Resting placeGate of Heaven Cemetery
Political partyRepublican

John Bonifas Bennett (January 10, 1904 – August 9, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1964.

  1. ^ Following Bennett's death, the 12th district was left vacant for the remainder of the 88th Congress. O'Hara won re-election to the 89th Congress here, having been redistricted from the 7th district.