Benjamin Odell (politician)
Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. | |
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| 34th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1901 – December 31, 1904 | |
| Lieutenant | Timothy L. Woodruff Frank W. Higgins |
| Preceded by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Succeeded by | Frank W. Higgins |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Marvin |
| Succeeded by | Arthur S. Tompkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1854 |
| Died | May 9, 1926 (aged 72) Newburgh, New York |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Estelle Crist (1877–88; her death) Linda C. Traphagen (c.1891–1926; his death) |
| Children | 4 with second wife |
| Alma mater | Bethany College (attended) Columbia University (attended) |
| Profession | Businessman, politician |
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. (January 14, 1854 – May 9, 1926) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 34th governor of New York from 1901 to 1904.