Benjamin Barker Odell, Jr.

Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. ( born January 14, 1854 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, † May 9, 1926 ) was an American politician and 1901-1905 Governor of the State of New York. Between 1895 and 1899 he represented his state in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Early years

Benjamin Odell attended the public schools of his home, the Newburgh Academy,. Bethany College in West Virginia and Columbia College in New York City After that, he was a successful businessman for agricultural equipment and in the field of steam navigation. Later he became president of the Orange County Traction Company and the Central - Hudson Steamboat Company.

Political career

Benjamin Odell became a member of the Republican Party. In this party he was in New York a long time on the board, and at times also chairman of the party in his state. Between March 4, 1895 March 3, 1899, he represented New York as a delegate in the U.S. Congress. He was chairman of the Committee on Accounts. On November 6, 1900 Odell was elected governor of his state. After a re-election in 1902 he was able to hold that office between January 1, 1901 to January 1, 1905. In this time of continued expansion of the Erie Canal was financed and opened Germany's first school of Dentistry.

Further CV

After the end of his governorship to Odell retired from politics and devoted himself to his private business. Who died on May 9, 1926 Ex - Governor was married twice and had three children.