Benjamin Franklin Welty | |
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives from Ohio's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1917 –March 3, 1921 | |
Preceded by | J. Edward Russell |
Succeeded by | John L. Cable |
Personal details | |
Born | Bluffton, Ohio | August 9, 1870
Died | October 23, 1962 92) Dayton, Ohio | (aged
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawnee Township, Ohio |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Ohio Northern University University of Michigan |
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U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by J. Edward Russell | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 4th congressional district 1917–1921 | Succeeded by John L. Cable |