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Benjamin Sterling Turner (March 17, 1825 – March 21, 1894) was an American businessman and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives representing Alabama's 1st congressional district in the 42nd United States Congress. [1] He was a Republican, but ran as an independent for re-election after losing the party's nomination.
Benjamin Sterling Turner (1825-1894) The first African American U.S. Congressman from Alabama. Turner was born into slavery in North Carolina and taken to Selma by his owner as a child. He remained enslaved until the end of the Civil War. Turner spent much of his congressional career seeking financial aid for his broken southern state.
Benjamin Sterling Turner – Alabama 1871–1873 [2] Josiah T. Walls – Florida 1871–1876 (also Florida House, Florida Senate, and Florida Constitutional Convention) [2] George Henry White – North Carolina 1897–1901 (also North Carolina House and North Carolina Senate) [2]
Benjamin Sterling Turner – Alabama 1871–1873 [2] Josiah T. Walls – Florida 1871–1876 (also Florida House, Florida Senate, and Florida Constitutional Convention) [2] George Henry White – North Carolina 1897–1901 (also North Carolina House and North Carolina Senate) [2]
Benjamin S. Turner (1825–1894), U.S. Representative from Alabama Sir Ben Turner (politician) (1863–1942), Member of Parliament for Batley and Morley Benjamin F. Turner Sr. (1873–1950), mayor of Passaic, New Jersey
William Benjamin Craig – U.S. Representative from 1907 to 1911 [41] Suzan DelBene – U.S. Representative for Washington's 1st congressional district [42] Jeremiah Haralson – U.S. Representative from 1875 to 1877 [43] Sam Hobbs – U.S. Representative from 1935 to 1951 [44] Truman McGill Hobbs – United States federal judge [45]
This is a list of members of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1619 to 1775 from the references listed at the end of the article. The members of the first assembly in 1619, the members of the last assembly in 1775 and the Speakers of the House are designated by footnotes.
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA TV Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and four Golden Globes.