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Representative Martin Van Buren Bennett View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 2/15/1913
Birth Place: Ohio
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 7 (1858) - 8 (1860)
Home County: Marion
Martin Van Buren Bennett
Marion County
Commonly known as “Van” Bennett, was born in Ohio in 1833. He was a journalist as well as a lawyer. He was associated with Mr. Anderson in the publication of the Democratic Standard and when the Fortieth Iowa Infantry was organized entered the service as captain of Company A. After the war he was one of the founders of the paper called the Copperhead, which was published for a short time at Pella, and afterward was a member of the law firm of Bennett & Atherton. He served as a representative in the 7th and 8th General Assembly from Marion county.
Sources:
House District 23
Committees
8th GA (1860)
Standing Committees
Legislation Sponsored
8th GA (1860)