Benjamin G. Humphreys II
American politician (1865–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the U.S. politician (1865-1923). For his father the governor of Mississippi (1808-1882), see Benjamin G. Humphreys.
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II (August 17, 1865 – October 16, 1923) was an American lawyer and politician who served ten consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1903 to 1923.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd district, Preceded by ...
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1903 (1903-03-04) – October 16, 1923 (1923-10-16) | |
Preceded by | Pat Henry |
Succeeded by | William Y. Humphreys |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II August 17, 1865 Claiborne County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 1923 (aged 58) Greenville, Mississippi, U.S. |
Resting place | Greenville Cemetery |
Children | William |
Parent | Benjamin G. Humphreys (father) |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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He was known by his constituents as "Our Ben."[1]