Stanton, Benjamin, 1809-1872
Person
Biographical note
Benjamin Stanton was an attorney, lieutenant governor of Ohio, and a U. S. Representative. He practiced law in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate in 1841 and 1843. Stanton was elected as a Whig to the U. S. Congress and served from 1851 to 1853. He had a daughter Mary Stanton with wife Nancy Davis Stanton.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benjamin Stanton letter to Mary Stanton, 1844 July 22
File — Box 1, Folder: 60
Scope and Contents
Benjamin Stanton's handwritten letter to his daughter Mary Stanton is written while he was attending a convention in Columbus, Ohio. Mary and Caroline (sister?) seem to be on vacation in Granville, Ohio. They might be staying with a Mr. Bush. In the letter, Stanton is checking up on Mary and is disappointed that she has spent all her money, informing her that he has set up an account for her. He sent a pair of shoes and $5 with this letter. The letter is signed "B. Stanton." Three letters...
Dates:1844 July 22
