Benjamin T. Biggs
Benjamin T. Biggs | |
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| 46th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 18, 1887 – January 20, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Charles C. Stockley |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. Reynolds |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Nicholson |
| Succeeded by | James R. Lofland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1821 Cecil County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1893 (aged 72) Middletown, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Beekman |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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Benjamin Thomas Biggs (October 1, 1821 – December 25, 1893) was an American politician from Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of the Mexican–American War and a member of the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative and 46th Governor of Delaware.