Benjamin G. Shields

Benjamin G. Shields
United States Chargé d'Affaires, Venezuela
In office
August 1, 1845 – January 2, 1850
PresidentJames K. Polk
Preceded byVespasian Ellis
Succeeded byI. Nevett Steele
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded byJames Dellet
Succeeded byGeorge S. Houston
Personal details
Born(1811-01-09)January 9, 1811
Abbeville, South Carolina, US
DiedNovember 15, 1892(1892-11-15) (aged 81)
Marlin, Texas, US
PartyDemocrat
Union
Republican
SpouseSarah Thomas Harwell
Parent(s)Samuel Bayard Shields
Milley Harris Glover Shields
EducationFranklin College

Benjamin Glover Shields (January 9, 1811 – November 15, 1892) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama.

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