Benjamin A. Knight (October 16, 1836 – June 2, 1905) served in the California State Senate for the 6th district from 1883 to 1887.[1] During the American Civil War, he joined Company I, 1st Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment of the Union Army, and served twenty-one months, where he became a corporal.[2][3]
Benjamin Knight | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 8, 1883 – January 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Hill |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Yell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1836 Mansfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 1905 (aged 68) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lydia A. Killey |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 1st Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
References
edit- ^ "Join California - Benjamin Knight". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ Kingman, Bradford. History of Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 1656-1894, Syracuse, New York, D. Mason & Company, Publishers, 1895, page 109.
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