Benjamin L. Fairchild | |
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 Benjamin L. Fairchild, New York Congressman | |
| United States Congress | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1863 Sweden, New York, USA |
| Died | October 25, 1946 (aged 83) Pelham Manor, New York, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Columbian University |
Benjamin Lewis Fairchild (January 5, 1863 – October 25, 1946) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Early life and education
Born in Sweden, Monroe County, New York, Fairchild attended the public schools of Washington, D.C., and a business college. He was graduated from the law department of Columbian University (now George Washington University Law School) in Washington, D.C., in 1885.
Career
He was admitted to the bar in 1885 and commenced practice in New York City. He was employed in the draftsman division of the United States Patent Office from 1877 to 1879. He served as clerk in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1879 to 1885.
Fairchild was elected as a Republican to the 54th United States Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897). He unsuccessfully contested the election of William L. Ward to the 55th Congress.
Fairchild was elected to the 65th Congress (March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1919). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1918 to the 66th Congress.
Fairchild was again elected to the 67th Congress (March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1923). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1922 to the 68th Congress, but was subsequently elected to that Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James V. Ganly. He was reelected to the 69th Congress and served from November 6, 1923, to March 3, 1927. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1926 to the Seventieth Congress.
Personal life
He died in Pelham Manor, New York, October 25, 1946. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City.
References
- United States Congress. "Benjamin L. Fairchild (id: F000004)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
Media related to Benjamin L. Fairchild at Wikimedia Commons- Benjamin L. Fairchild at Find a Grave
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