Joseph Bennett (Mississippi politician)
Joseph Bennett | |
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c. 1874 | |
| 15th President Pro Tempore of the Mississippi State Senate | |
| In office January 5, 1872 – January 21, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Hancock |
| Succeeded by | Finis H. Little |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate | |
| In office January 1870 – January 1876 | |
| In office 1852–1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1816 |
| Died | June 25, 1882 (aged 66) |
| Party | Republican (1870-1875) |
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Joseph Bennett (May 9, 1816 - June 25, 1882) was an American politician in Mississippi. A Republican who eventually switched to become a Democrat, he served in the Mississippi State Senate in 1852 and 1854, and from 1870 to 1876. He was its president pro tempore from 1872 to 1874.