Benjamin Champneys
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Not to be confused with the painter Benjamin Champney.
Benjamin Champneys (January 1800 – August 9, 1871) was an American lawyer, politician and judge, who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the Pennsylvania Senate and as Pennsylvania State Attorney General.
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Benjamin Champneys | |
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Pennsylvania State Senator | |
In office 1843 – 46, 1863 – 66 | |
Pennsylvania State Representative | |
In office 1825 – 26, 1828 – 29, 1863 | |
Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
In office December 18, 1846 – July 31, 1848 | |
Governor | Francis R. Shunk |
Preceded by | John M. Read |
Succeeded by | James Cooper |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-01-00)January , 1800 Bridgeton, New Jersey |
Died | August 9, 1871(1871-08-09) (aged 71) Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Spouse | Elizabeth Bachman |
Alma mater | Princeton College |
Occupation | Judge, lawyer, legislator |
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