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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. Early life. Born in Newburgh, New York, in 1854, Odell's father, Benjamin B. Odell Sr., was a leading businessman who served twelve years as the city's mayor.
Odell first entered politics in 1895, serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he held four years. He also was a member of the Republican State Committee for ten years, as well as serving as chairman of the executive committee of the Republican State Committee.
Benjamin B. ODell (1854–1926) was an ice dealer in Newburgh. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1894, and he managed Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign for governor in 1898.
Benjamin Barker Odell was an American politician who served as the Governor of New York from 1901 to 1904. Odell was born on January 14, 1854 in Newburgh, New York to Benjamin Barker Odell, Sr. and Ophelia (Bookstaver) Odell.
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. was an American businessman and politician who served as the 34th Governor of New York (1901-1904).
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Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. January 14, 1854 – May 9, 1926 was an American businessman together with politician who served as a 34th Governor of New York from 1901 to 1904. Early life
