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Benjamin Hitchings Jr.

1813 – 1893

American shoe manufacturer and politician

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About Benjamin Hitchings Jr.

Lived 1813 – 1893 (aged 80). Benjamin Hitchings Jr. was an American politician.

Benjamin Hitchings Jr. (January 12, 1813 – January 13, 1893) was an American shoe manufacturer and politician who served one term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Hitchings was born on January 12, 1813, in Lynn, Massachusetts to Benjamin and Jane Hitchings. The Hitchings family soon moved to Saugus, Massachusetts, where Benjamin Hitchings Sr. started a shoe manufacturing business. On September 6, 1840, Hitchings married Esther C. Carlton. They had two daughters. In 1841, Hitchings represented Saugus in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Hitchings died on January 13, 1893.

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Important facts

Born

12 January 1813, Lynn, Massachusetts

Birth century

19th century

Died

13 January 1893, Saugus, Massachusetts

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United States

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Benjamin Hitchings Jr.?

American shoe manufacturer and politician

When was Benjamin Hitchings Jr. born?

Benjamin Hitchings Jr. was born on 12 January 1813 in Lynn, Massachusetts.

When did Benjamin Hitchings Jr. die?

Benjamin Hitchings Jr. died on 13 January 1893 in Saugus, Massachusetts.

What was Benjamin Hitchings Jr.'s occupation?

Benjamin Hitchings Jr. was a politician.

What nationality was Benjamin Hitchings Jr.?

Benjamin Hitchings Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Hitchings Jr.

· Wikidata: Q112056673

· DBpedia: Benjamin Hitchings Jr.

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